Antonio De Ferrer

ANTONIO DE FERRER CORRIOL (Vic, Barcelona, 1849 - Barcelona, 1909).
"Children indoors".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 45 x 60 cm; 52 x 67 cm (frame).

Catalan painter and architect of the second half of the XIX century, Antonio de Ferrer was formed as a disciple of José Serra y Porson in the School of Fine Arts of Sant Jordi, in Barcelona. From 1878 he showed his work regularly in the official exhibitions of Fine Arts, obtaining honorable mention in 1895 and 1904 and a medal in the Architecture Section of the Universal of Barcelona in 1888. At the National Fine Arts Exhibitions he presented "Episodio del Bruch" (1881), "Fiestas populares de Cataluña" (1884), "Las camarellas" (1884) and "La parada" (1887). He also participated in the International Exhibitions of Berlin in 1891 and 1896. We also know that he made an altarpiece for the Sanctuary of Rocaprevera in Torelló (Barcelona). An artist faithful to academic standards, he cultivated genre themes, focusing mainly on Catalan customs. He is currently represented in the Museum of Girona, as well as in various private collections.