Hermenegildo Sábat Lleó (13 April 1874 – 17 February 1931)[1] was a Uruguayan caricaturist, draftsman, and painter of Spanish origin.
Born to Mariano Sabat y Fargas and Viviana Concepción Lleó Andreu, Sábat moved to Uruguay at a young age.
At the age of 19, Hermenegildo Sábat Lleó began his career by securing a position as a drawing instructor at the Boarding School for Boys through a competitive examination.
[2] At the turn of the 20th century, Sábat gained recognition as a caricaturist known for his precise line work and sharp, witty humor.
[3] He contributed to several prominent publications, including the newspaper El Día and the magazines Bohemia and La Semana.