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Manuel Gallego Suárez-Somonte: A Soldier, a President, and an Artist Manuel Gallego Suárez-Somonte (1894-1965) was a man of remarkable contrasts – a decorated Spanish soldier and lieutenant general of the Air Force, a passionate football administrator who led Atlético Madrid to its second league title, and a quietly influential painter whose evocative landscapes capture the spirit of Spain’s rural heartland. His life unfolded across s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through manuel gallego suárez-somonte's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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