Grew up dirt-poor. Sardines were cheap. Many a lunch as a kid was an open tin of sardines (always in oil) which we partially drained then added red wine vinegar. Eaten straight out of the can with a slice of white bread to sop up the liquid.
About 5 years ago at a secondhand store here at Lake Chapala we bought this painting for 200p (about 10 bucks). Mi esposo said he thought the woman looked like me (he is a kind soul). I just liked the subject matter. I realize the can is for squid but Gitana also sells canned sardines.
Hangs in our dining room.
