That is completely irrelevant. An artist makes art, regardless of the times or society's strictures. Besides which, that relationship has something to say about Mexico's paternalistic culture of the time.
When picturing Delaney, a granola tree-hugger definitely comes to mind. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, as I too love granola and hugging trees. Below is an image I feel best personifies him. Let me know what you think. @tcboyle#treehugger