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ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ GÓMEZ (Goián, Pontevedra, 1882 - 1970). "Seamstresses". Rome, 1926. Charcoal and pastel on paper. Signed, located and dated in the lower right corner. Measurements: 74 x 83 cm; 87 x 97 cm (frame). The costumbrista and anecdotal subject of these young seamstresses subtly acquires an allegorical patina, which makes us think of the Moiras. Despite being devoid of elements foreign to the domestic space, it is tinged with a certain metaphysical cadence. This is thanks to Antonio Fernández Gómez's ability to freeze the daily gesture and sublimate it. Antonio Fernández Gómez emigrated to Brazil when he was only twelve years old, and in São Paulo he receives drawing and painting lessons from the German artist Ernesto Papf. He soon held his first exhibitions, which were, however, unsuccessful. Nevertheless, Fernandez does not lose heart and continues painting and touring the country with his paintings, being much better received in the cities of Para and Manaus. Finally, in Rio de Janeiro his work is awarded and he sells all his paintings. Encouraged by his success, and interested in seeing the world, Fernandez returns to Europe, and in Italy he discovers a small mountain village, Anticoli Corrado, where he will work tirelessly in the midst of absolute peace. On his return to Spain, he participates in the National Exhibitions and in the Salones de Otoño, in the seventh edition of which he is named member of merit. At the same time, he continues to exhibit in Brazil, in order to maintain the contacts and prestige he had achieved there. Meanwhile, he continues to reap success in Spain. Settled in his native Goian, he works tirelessly and painters such as Xavier Pousa are trained with him. Shortly before his death, the Círculo Mercantil de Vigo organized an anthological exhibition of the Goianese, which was the last public appearance of the artist, already consumed by work and years. Currently his work is present in the main Galician museums, as well as in numerous private collections in Brazil, the Nova Caixa Galicia collection and others.

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ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ GÓMEZ (Goián, Pontevedra, 1882 - 1970). "Seamstresses". Rome, 1926. Charcoal and pastel on paper. Signed, located and dated in the lower right corner. Measurements: 74 x 83 cm; 87 x 97 cm (frame). The costumbrista and anecdotal subject of these young seamstresses subtly acquires an allegorical patina, which makes us think of the Moiras. Despite being devoid of elements foreign to the domestic space, it is tinged with a certain metaphysical cadence. This is thanks to Antonio Fernández Gómez's ability to freeze the daily gesture and sublimate it. Antonio Fernández Gómez emigrated to Brazil when he was only twelve years old, and in São Paulo he receives drawing and painting lessons from the German artist Ernesto Papf. He soon held his first exhibitions, which were, however, unsuccessful. Nevertheless, Fernandez does not lose heart and continues painting and touring the country with his paintings, being much better received in the cities of Para and Manaus. Finally, in Rio de Janeiro his work is awarded and he sells all his paintings. Encouraged by his success, and interested in seeing the world, Fernandez returns to Europe, and in Italy he discovers a small mountain village, Anticoli Corrado, where he will work tirelessly in the midst of absolute peace. On his return to Spain, he participates in the National Exhibitions and in the Salones de Otoño, in the seventh edition of which he is named member of merit. At the same time, he continues to exhibit in Brazil, in order to maintain the contacts and prestige he had achieved there. Meanwhile, he continues to reap success in Spain. Settled in his native Goian, he works tirelessly and painters such as Xavier Pousa are trained with him. Shortly before his death, the Círculo Mercantil de Vigo organized an anthological exhibition of the Goianese, which was the last public appearance of the artist, already consumed by work and years. Currently his work is present in the main Galician museums, as well as in numerous private collections in Brazil, the Nova Caixa Galicia collection and others.

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