"effeminate", yet others believe his "superb draftsmanship of the human figure [provided] the strength of his best work". Legacy Saturnino paved the way for artists like Orozco and Rivera by creating masterpieces with deep, relatable meaning. Stylistically, he painted his strengths and used well-cultured techniques from years of learning with Spanish, European, and Catalan influence. Herran used free brushwork over his drawings to capture vibrations of light . He blurred certain background colors together to create ambiance. He preferred strong contours, dynamic imagery, and color balanced. "The refinement of Herran's draughtsmanship and use of colour balances the naturalistic imagery in these works combining drawing with watercolour, a technique adapted from Spanish painters such as Néstor de la Torre". Along with integrating well- developed techniques, his work displays a deep knowledge of the human psyche. His art links eminence and dignity to Mexican heritage. It has brought deep meaning to teaching the value of cultural acceptance and gives insight into the brevity of human life for every viewer to relate to. Major works The Offering, 1913 The Orange Seller, 1913 Mujer en Tehuantepec 1914 Nuestros Dioses, 1916 Woman with the Shawl 1916 Mujer con Calabaza, 1917 Our Gods (Cuatlicule Transformed), 1918 Gallery References External links Blog post Museum of National Art / Museo Nacional de Arte People from Aguascalientes City Mexican genre painters 20th-century Mexican painters Mexican male painters 1887 births 1918 deaths Academy of San Carlos alumni 20th-century Mexican male artists