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Vic Herman

My Bus to Tiahuac is Late

My Bus to Tiahuac is Late

$300.00 USD
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My Bus to Tláhuac Is Late

Exhibition: The Many Faces of Mexico (#90)

In this contemplative image, Herman captures a moment of quiet endurance — a woman waiting for her bus, embodying both patience and acceptance. Draped in soft shawls and standing against a weathered wall, she becomes a portrait of everyday resilience. Her stillness suggests both the weariness and wisdom that come from a life lived close to the rhythms of time and circumstance.

Herman’s sensitivity to the dignity of ordinary moments defines much of his work. Known as “The Norman Rockwell of Mexico,” he portrayed the daily lives of Mexican people with warmth and empathy, translating universal emotions through distinctly local scenes. In My Bus to Tláhuac Is Late, the artist reminds us that patience itself can be a form of grace — an art of waiting that belongs to every culture.


Details: 

  • Date: circa 1978
  • Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition of 300, AP
  • Size: 29x21”
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Vic Herman

Vic Herman (1919-1999), is celebrated for his vivid depictions of Mexican life and culture. Often called “Papa Victorio” by those who know his work, Herman spent decades building cultural bridges through art. His paintings and lithographs — exhibited across the U.S. and Mexico and sponsored by both governments — capture everyday scenes with warmth, authenticity, and respect.

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