Glauco Rodrigues (Bagé, 1929 – Rio de Janeiro, 2004) was one of the most significant artists in 20th-century Brazilian art, recognized for his critical and analytical view of the country's cultural roots. Self-taught until 1949, when he received a scholarship from the Bagé City Hall to study at the National School of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro, Glauco began his artistic career in 1945. In the 1950s, he founded the Bagé Engraving Club and, later, the Porto Alegre Engraving Club, alongside artists such as Carlos Scliar and Danúbio Gonçalves.

His work dialogues with Brazilian tradition, exploring elements of folklore, popular religiosity, and everyday life, with an emphasis on typical fruits, such as cashews, and symbols of tropical culture. With vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, Glauco constructed images that transition between the figurative and the abstract, reflecting both the exuberance and complexity of Brazil.