B. 1923 - Artist Segundo Huertas Aguiar was born in San Juan, Argentina, in 1923.While growing up on a farm, he spent most of his spare time painting landscapes from nature. He is known for his seascapes, landscapes and street scenes. "The paintings of Huertas Aguiar are landscape and seascape tributes to the beauty in nature. He paints poetic settings inspired by the outdoors. The mood ranges from the peaceful solitude of a mountain paradise to the blazing fury of the heated desert horizon. "Jan Jennings, Art Critic 1977. Collectors have described Huertas Aguiar as the Ansel Adams of painting. Aguiar has captured the majesty of America's landscapes and seascapes on his canvas.