A Shadowy Figure of Paraguayan Paper Art: Bernardo Figueredo Antúnez Bernardo Figueredo Antúnez remains a largely enigmatic figure in the landscape of Latin American art history, a testament to the often-overlooked contributions from smaller nations and artists working outside established academic circles. Born in Asunción, Paraguay, in 1851, his life is shrouded in mystery; details beyond his birth and death dates – he passed away in 1910 – are scarce. This lack of biographical information only adds to the allure surrounding his singular artistic achievement: a delicate yet powerful paper s…