Oil on canvas from the Guayasamín Foundation

Oil on canvas, dedicated by the artist to Fidel, on his 35th birthday. The Commander in Chief met Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) in May of 1961 when the painter travelled to Cuba to take part in the International Labour Day celebrations.  Fidel posed for the painter on four occasions: 1961, 1981, 1986 y 1996.