A Life of Precision and Ink In the shifting landscape of nineteenth-century Mexico, Ignacio Serrano moved through the world with the disciplined eye of an engineer. He was a man of both the military and the studio, holding the rank of Lieutenant Engineer while simultaneously shaping the visual language of his nation. His hands were as comfortable with the technical rigors of topography as they were with the delicate nuances of the lithographic stone. This duality defined his contribution to the arts, as he bridged the gap between scientific documentation and fine art. His training was shaped…