Mexican painter and photographer Ramon Sagredo was born in 1834, in Hidalgo. At the age of 20 he trained at San Carlos Academy and began painting under the patronage of Emperor Maximilian. Much of his earlier work was done in partnership with Catalonian master Pelegri Clave. His works were primarily religious in nature, as well as portraiture. He eventually set up his own studio in Mexico City. He received high praise for his painting, but when his monetary resources ran low he resorted to painting over photographs for a pittance. Sadly Sagredo committed suicide at the age of 39.
My favorite painting of this artist is Jesus on the Road to Emmaus, shown below. I think the ethereal quality of Jesus is somehow so comforting...
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