Sailor blood! Arturo Pérez-Reverte arrives on his boat to present an exhibition by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau

This week Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau made Cartagena, the cradle of Rojigualdo’s naval past, the epicenter of history painting in our country. And he did it with the help of academic and writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Last Thursday, the battle painter traveled to the city to open his new exhibition at the Cajamurcia Foundation Cultural Center, and just a day later he presented one of his latest paintings: “Preparation for the Launch of the Ship San Ildefonso”. in the city’s naval museum. The first exhibition curated by María José Solano, entitled “Images for History,” is open until March 21 and will feature a long list of scenes illuminated by the painter. “You will find originals and high-quality reproductions of the works that are most dear to me, as well as several sketches,” the artist explains to ABC. In addition, everyone is invited to visit the exhibition, as it contains several unpublished works. “Persons such as Mayor Noelia Arroyo and representatives of all community groups were present at the inauguration,” he says. Related News Standard No Could Gibraltar return to the Spanish Empire? The fight to undo England’s greatest affront Manuel P. Villatoro The jewel of this exhibition – organized by the Cajamurcia Foundation in collaboration with the Ferrer-Dalmau Foundation for Art and History, Zenda-Edhasa and Ediciones Historical – is “The First Twelve “, the new painting by the battle painter. “It represents the missionaries who crossed the Atlantic. They are very popular in Mexico and this year marks the 500th anniversary of their arrival in America,” he reveals. As usual, the author has portrayed them in the most faithful way possible: “They were poor and had no luxury, but they defended and protected the indigenous people.” That is why they value them so much.” On Friday, Ferrer-Dalmau presented his painting of the building of the ship “San Ildefonso” in the 18th century. And it makes sense since it was assembled in the Cartagena Arsenal. During the event presided over by the Admiral Director of the Institute of Naval History and Culture, Enrique Torres Piñeyro, Pérez-Reverte praised the screen and praised the work of the Navy, one of the pillars of the country since its most remote origins. “This painting is the first project of the foundation workshop. I created it in collaboration with one of my students and am therefore particularly proud of it,” says the battle painter. Related News Standard Yes A British historian’s opinion of Philip II: “If he had conquered England, he would not have been able to lead it” Manuel P. Villatoro Standard No World War II The nightmare of facing a Soviet sniper Manuel P .Villatoro “The Cartagena Arsenal is a mainstay of the Spanish Navy. It is a historic naval base and should be remembered and recognized as such. “That’s why I’m really proud that the painting is here,” emphasizes Ferrer-Dalmau. The picturesque climax of this series of events was marked by Pérez-Reverte arriving in Cartagena on his boat. The sailor blood that is not lost. The academic came to the presentation in sailor clothes and with salt on his jacket, as he had just sailed across the sea. “Excuse my outfit,” he joked.