Willem Velthuis
Willem Velthuis was a wealthy Dutch businessman with strong ties to Ecuador, particularly through his friendship with the renowned Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín. He commissioned Guayasamín to create a series of paintings, titled 'Guayaquil de mis amores', as a heartfelt gift for his wife, Íngrid, who longed for her hometown while living in Spain. Velthuis played a significant role in preserving Guayasamín's art, promising to donate the collection to the Fundación Guayasamín upon his death.
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Willem Velthuis was a wealthy businessman from the Netherlands who commissioned Guayasamín to paint a collection of artworks for his wife.
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