Eleodoro Ergasto Marenco (July 13, 1914 – June 17, 1996) was an Argentine artist, best known for his paintings on Argentine gauchos, horses, and horsemen. He illustrated many books, including notable editions of many important books from classical gaucho literature.[1] He was appointed as costume advisor in the film Way of a Gaucho.[2] A public square in Buenos Aires bears his name.[3]

Eleodoro Ergasto Marenco
Born(1914-07-13)July 13, 1914
DiedJune 17, 1996(1996-06-17) (aged 81)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known forPainting

References

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  1. ^ "Eleodoro Marenco (1914-1996)". La Gazeta Federal. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Diego Curubeto (1993). Babilonia Gaucha (in Spanish). Planeta. ISBN 9507422862.
  3. ^ "Ley 2358, Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires". Dirección General Centro Documental de Información y Archivo Legislativo. Retrieved February 1, 2018.