At the turn of the 20th century , his indigenous costumbrismo was popular both in Ecuador and abroad .
Juan Manosalvas taught Pinto watercolor technique , though Pinto soon surpassed Manosalvas in talent .
At the turn of the 20th century , Pinto 's indigenous costumbrismo was popular both in Ecuador and abroad .
Juan Manosalvas taught Pinto watercolor technique , though Pinto soon surpassed Manosalvas in talent .