Emma Reyes (July 9, 1919 – July 12, 2003) was a realism painter and writer from Bogota, Colombia. Reyes was considered the "godmother" of Latin American art for the portrayals of her life struggles in her paintings. She was encouraged to write by the Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Those who knew her paintings described them as very old and very few.Reyes is known for her book The Book of Emma Reyes: A Memoir.
Emma Reyes
Author details
- Born:
- July 9, 1919
- Died:
- July 12, 2003
