3. THE END OF THE “ROMERIA”
Cast in bronze, based on the original plaster model which is conserved in
the museum.
The work reflects
folkloric aspects of Anton’s homeland. ROMERIA 1
During its creation Anton
was inspired by a drawing by Evaristo Valle, which he made a copy of in
watercolour in 1929, now on display with this sculpture in the museum. ROMERIA 2
The end of the romeria
stands out for the ease with which the artist resolves the composition,
maintaining the balance by counteracting the body of the drummer, which carries
more visual weight, with the incline of the bagpiper. ROMERIA 3
This piece introduces into
Anton’s work that note of fun and sarcasm which is akin to that of the cheerful
and festive Asturian identity. ROMERIA 4
4. EVARISTO VALLE, 1932
Cast in bronze, based on the original plaster model which is conserved in
the Evaristo Valle Museum. EVARISTO 1
Portrait sculpture of the
painter Evaristo Valle, who discovered Anton’s artistic capabilities, when he
participated at the fifth La Felguera Provincial Contest in 1930. EVARISTO 2
As a display of gratitude, Anton made this portrait sculpture. EVARISTO 3
There is no idealisation
in this work; Anton only looked to showcase the subject’s personality,
emphasising, with great accuracy, Valle’s most peculiar characteristics. EVARISTO 4
13.GRUPA VALENCIANA, 1933
The work is a copy of its 1906 namesake painting by Joaquín Sorolla, as is
stated in the lower left part of the painting. GRUPA 1
Anton signed the copy on
the right: “April 1933 Anton.” GRUPA 2
The painting depicts two young people atop a finely harnessed brown horse. GRUPA 3
The boy bears wealthy
garments, meanwhile the young girl, behind, at the hind, flaunts marvelous
Valencian farmer’s attire. GRUPA 4
Anton’s command of colour,
light and composition can be observed in the creation of this work. GRUPA 5
