Timeline

1913

Born in Loja, Ecuador on Feb. 3.

1939

Commisioned to paint murals for Ecuadorean pavilion at the New York World's Fair

1940

Founded Caspicara Gallery of Art in Quito

1948

Appointed director of Museo Nacional de Arte Colonial in Quito.

Attended Escuela de Bellas Artes in Quito, where he would later teach