Silvia Pardo (1941-2008) was a Mexican painter. Born in

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, Pardo studied art at the

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. She produced illustrations for ''El Rehilete'' and ''Zarza'', and in 1953 won third prize in a drawing competition and exhibition under the aegis of the

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. She is especially noted for her portraits. Her work has been seen in many solo and group exhibits in Mexico and elsewhere.

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