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During his primary education at Colegio Americano, he demonstrates his
artistic talent and his mastery of drawing. And, because of a decision
from the headmaster, González Gamarra, as a student, becomes an art and
drawing teacher for his classmates. He enrolls at the College of Humanities
at San Antonio Abad University. In 1910, he is awarded first place in
a nationwide competition held by "Variedades", the magazine of Lima at
the time. He moves to Lima. He continues his studies at San Marcos, the
main university he spends his time around his work at "Variedades" where
he meets celebrities such as Clemente Palma, son of Ricardo Palma - the
famous author of "Tradiciones Peruanas" - and the painter Teófilo Castillo.
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Francisco
González Gamarra was born in Cusco, June 4th, 1890, to a family of artists.
His parents, Tomás González y Martinez and Eufemia Gamarra y Saldìvar dedicated
themselves to painting and music. It is likely that his own family mansion
instilled in him his attraction to Peru. Situated on the small street of
Hatunrumioch, near the main square, the house was raised above the walls
of the Imperial Palace, Mayta Capac.
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