Antón was also inspired by typical and traditional Asturian festivities. This is shown by the sculptures “Fin de la romería” and “Antroxu”, which can be seen in this room.
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This sculpture, cast in bronze from the original plaster model, is inspired by a drawing by Evaristo Valle, which Antón made a watercolour copy of in 1929 and which is also displayed.
“Fin de la romería” stands out because of the ease with which the artist resolves a pyramidal composition, in which the body of the drummer, with greater visual weight, maintains the balance that counteracts the inclination of the piper.
The piece reflects folkloric aspects of his land and introduces a funny and cheeky tone into Antón’s work that the joyful and festive Asturian identity is known for.
This is one of the last sculptures the artist made before his untimely death. Note his signature and the date on the base.
In this piece, made in cast bronze from the original plaster model that is preserved in the Museum, Antón captures a folkloric theme of his land, the Antroxu (carnival), represented by two figures, a man dressed as a woman, and a woman dressed as a man.
It was common at the time for people to use the clothes they had around their house to dress up. They completed the outfit with masks to cover their face.
