{"title":"Landscapes and rural environment","description":"\u003cp\u003eLandscapes and rural scenes brings together original works depicting fields, mountains, farmhouses, paths, rivers and villages. Light, atmosphere and everyday rural life take centre stage, from realist views to freer, modern interpretations. Each piece is accompanied by information on technique, support, dimensions, signature, condition and provenance where these can be verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-taller-artists=\"collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists with works in this collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/antonio-santos\"\u003eAntonio Santos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/heber-luis-gil\"\u003eHeber Luis Gil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/jordi-pagans-montsalvatge\"\u003eJordi Pagans Montsalvatge\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/antoni-carrera-karris\"\u003eAntoni Carrera «Karris»\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/canals\"\u003eCanals\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/david-mercade-recasens\"\u003eDavid Mercadé Recasens\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/enric-angel-beltran-messa\"\u003eEnric Àngel Beltrán Messa\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/gaspar-riera-moragues\"\u003eGaspar Riera Moragues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angel-ocallaghan-paisaje-panoramico-oleo-espatula-textura","title":"Ángel O’Callaghan Muñoz — Winter landscape with church and grove — Oil on panoramic canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA landscape constructed almost out of silence. Ángel O’Callaghan organises this broad horizontal composition through a succession of fields, paths and bare trees that lead the eye towards a small group of buildings dominated by a church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panoramic format is essential. Rather than concentrating the scene around a single motif, the painter allows the landscape to unfold laterally, like a view contemplated from a distance. On the right, the row of leafless trees establishes a regular vertical rhythm; on the left, vegetation and buildings gradually merge with the rising horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is deliberately restrained: light earth tones, ochres, greenish greys, off-whites and small yellowish nuances. In many areas, the canvas retains its visible texture, which the artist uses to bring the support into the painting and accentuate the sense of dry, cold light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architecture is not minutely described either. O’Callaghan reduces houses, walls and roofs to luminous masses, reserving more distinct lines for the bare trunks and branches. The result lies between naturalistic observation and a more atmospheric interpretation of landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eÁngel O’Callaghan Muñoz and landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documentation located identifies Ángel O’Callaghan Muñoz as a Spanish painter active in the second half of the twentieth century, specialising mainly in landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis known work shows a marked preference for open spaces, fields, riverbanks and cold-season landscapes. Recurring features include muted colours, whites and earth tones, vegetation reduced to signs, and paint handling that allows the canvas itself to remain visually present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work closely reflects that language. Comparison with other documented paintings by the artist reveals clear similarities in both the signature and the treatment of vegetation, earth and broad stretches of landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA composition conceived horizontally\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is particular interest in the way the eye moves through the painting. The church is neither central nor presented as the principal monument. It is placed to one side and partly integrated into the village, as a natural part of the surrounding territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn front of it, the bare trees follow one another until they occupy almost half the canvas. This displacement creates a balanced relationship between architecture and vegetation, mass and line, horizon and foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of human figures reinforces the stillness. 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Both are formed through areas of pigment, incisions and pale strokes that interrupt the paint surface. Behind them extends a mountainous landscape in golden and earthy tones, crowned by a narrow blue band suggesting the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work moves between figuration and abstraction. The horse and rider remain recognisable, but their outlines merge with the textures of the ground. The mountains participate in the same pictorial energy as the figures, rather than serving merely as a backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA painter's life among horses and mountains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoste's relationship with horses provides a context for his painting. Fascinated by them since childhood, he began drawing them at an early age. 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He initially studied with Tomàs and Pere Viver and, supported by a grant from Terrassa City Council, entered the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid in 1922. Following his studies and artistic stays in Europe, he returned to Terrassa, where he spent much of his career teaching drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was president of Amics de les Arts and director of Terrassa’s School of Arts and Crafts between 1961 and 1979. Involved with local heritage for decades, he helped protect the churches of Sant Pere during the events of 1936 and supported the development of the Museu de Terrassa collections. 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A few quick ochre and grey strokes anchor the composition, giving each area of paint a structural role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Josep Colomer i Comas.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle \/ subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rural Landscape with a Farmhouse and Trees (Olot School).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original oil on panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 × 50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature and inscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed “J. 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The Biblioteca de Catalunya also holds a reference to a poster for an exhibition entitled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaisatges i marines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, held in the exhibition rooms of the Caja de Ahorros Provincial de Tarragona during the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese references help trace the career of an artist whose work remains connected to the Catalan tradition of landscape watercolour, but whose biography has so far received limited attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cathedral of the Empordà: architecture and the memory of an era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Basilica of Santa Maria in Castelló d’Empúries, popularly known as the Cathedral of the Empordà, is one of the most notable religious monuments of Catalan Gothic architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts imposing portal, made in the early fifteenth century, is one of its most distinctive features. 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By including vehicles, pedestrians and small everyday scenes, he places the historic architecture within the life of the town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watercolour thus has a dual interest: as a painting and as a visual record of a Catalan square during the second half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Josep Ribot Llupià (1925–2020).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasilica of Santa Maria in Castelló d’Empúries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (descriptive title).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watercolour on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 47.5 × 65 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Second half of the twentieth century, probably the 1970s–1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed “RIBOT LLUPIÀ” in the lower left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation depicted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Castelló d’Empúries, Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Urban landscape, Catalan Gothic architecture and scenes of everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good overall condition, with slight signs of ageing and minor surface irregularities in the paper; no significant losses to the composition have been identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat distinguishes this watercolour is its combination of architectural precision and sensitivity to everyday life. Ribot Llupià pays exceptional attention to the portal of Santa Maria, while also making room for cars, visitors and small scenes that place the monument within a particular era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are especially interested in the contrast between the permanence of medieval architecture and the passing nature of the human activity depicted. 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The paint layer is stable and the impasto retains its original relief without flaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspection guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed returns within 30 days to inspect the work in person and assess its technical quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular grille and horizontal crossbar interrupt the vertical rhythm of the door’s boards. 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The lines and tonal gradations remain legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo pale sails on the right of the horizon draw the eye across the darker band of sea. 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The drawing combines firm outlines, short marks and darker areas against a broad expanse of unmarked paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thicker trunks in the foreground contrast with slender trees farther back. Horizontal and sloping lines describe the fields, while scattered dark marks suggest the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe mastery of \"negative space\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe areas of unmarked paper separate the trunks and branches and keep the upper half of the composition open. Closer marks and small patches of hatching give the ground and trees their texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Anita Solà Imbert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural landscape with trees (Synthetism \/ Landscape painting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 20th Century (Catalan School).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnique and Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Original ink drawing (thick gestural stroke) on warm-toned drawing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 22 x 16 cm (Vertical cabinet format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-signed \u003ci\u003e\"Anita Solà Imbert\"\u003c\/i\u003e with an underlined flourish in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Figurative Expressionism \/ Landscape Avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection (Catalonia) \/ Gallery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The paper has a warm tone visible in the photographs. The lines, hatching and signature remain legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical trunks guide the eye towards the scattered foliage in the upper half. Below, the horizontal field boundaries and sloping paths establish depth. The contrast between open paper and dense black marks gives each tree its distinct shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53487213642061,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0060_b91136ea-6c00-48d4-9a80-250658e85a78.jpg?v=1791641074"},{"product_id":"xavier-ubach-paisaje-en-sepia-1990-acuarela-original-abstraccion-lirica","title":"Xavier Ubach — Sepia landscape (1990) — Watercolour on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA landscape in watercolour, signed and dated 1990 by Xavier Ubach. Horizontal bands of sepia and ochre organise the composition beneath a softly outlined horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBands and depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeground washes form layers of differing intensity, separated by pale lines. On the right, a concentration of brown marks suggests trees or rising ground, while the broad sky remains lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatercolour transitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlurred edges and variations in pigment density connect one area to another. Unpainted reserves illuminate the foreground and contrast with the darker sepia marks in the lower section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xavier Ubach (Mataró, 1933–2025).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle \/ subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstract landscape in sepia. Lyrical abstraction \/ landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original monochrome watercolour washes on heavyweight cotton paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18.5 × 23 cm; landscape format.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature and inscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed and dated “XAVIER UBACH \/ 1990” at lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ school:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurative synthesis \/ Catalan School.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private collection \/ gallery stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal bands of ground alternate pale and dark tones. On the right, the marks along the horizon have blurred edges that merge into the sky. White lines in the foreground interrupt the sepia washes and emphasise the distance between the different planes of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53488355443021,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0281_5fdcc265-522c-4d63-a74e-e398093b0a57.jpg?v=1791592308"},{"product_id":"joan-aragones-iglesia-rural-homenaje-a-mossen-baldello-aguada-original-escuela-catalana","title":"Joan Aragonès — Rural Church (homage to Mossèn Baldelló) — Wash drawing on paper","description":"\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA disciple's reverence captured in the sobriety of chiaroscuro. An extraordinary historical and artistic document attesting to the respect and profound connection between two Catalan intellectuals from the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTribute to the master: Francesc de Paula Baldelló\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThere are works whose importance transcends graphic technique to delve fully into the realm of cultural memory. This delicate original wash by Joan Aragonès is an exceptional example of this. It is not a simple landscape sketch; it is, above all, an object of personal veneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe key to the print lies in the emphatic handwritten dedication in ink in the lower left corner: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in_node=\"118\"\u003e\"A Mossèn Baldelló amb la veneració que devem als grans mestres\"\u003c\/i\u003e (To Mossèn Baldelló with the veneration we owe to great masters). Francesc de Paula Baldelló (1887-1977), presbyter and foundational figure of modern Catalan musicology, receives here the tribute of Aragonès, who uses the purity of the monochromatic wash to imbue the architecture with tangible spirituality and silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe synthesis of volume and water control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates masterful restraint and maturity. Aragonès presents a robust rural church, crowned by a bell-gable and skillfully framed by the silhouette of a pine tree on the left margin. The artist foregoes color to play exclusively with the pigment's dilutions, creating the heavy volumes of stone through confident and intuitive washes. His mastery of \"negative space\" is brilliant: the untouched raw white of the paper visually acts as the relentless midday sun striking the facades, generating a contrast of enormous scenic force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Joan Aragonès.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Landscape with Rural Church \/ Homage to Mossèn Baldelló (Architectural drawing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Original monochromatic wash (diluted ink) on warm-toned drawing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 21 x 26 cm (Landscape cabinet format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an autographed dedication and handwritten signature \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003e\"Joan Aragonès\"\u003c\/i\u003e in the lower left margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Synthetic Realism \/ Catalan School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection \/ Gallery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The paper has a warm tone and small perforations, mainly in the sky above the bell tower. The wash retains its contrast and the composition remains clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a silent dialogue between two scholars. Aragonès presents a landscape that conveys the same humility with which he acknowledges a “great master” in the recipient of the dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53488357048653,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0258_04.jpg?v=1772753624"},{"product_id":"pau-sabate-i-jauma-paisaje-mediterraneo-con-campanario-acuarela-original-postimpresionismo-catalan","title":"Pau Sabaté i Jaumà — Mediterranean landscape with bell tower — Watercolor on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe light of the Mediterranean captured through a vibrant and modern palette. An original watercolor where the solidity of historical architecture dialogues with the immensity of the sea and atmospheric perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe master of drawing facing the open landscape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn the panorama of Catalan art in the first half of the 20th century, few artists managed to master the duality between the academic rigor of drawing and the freedom of color like Pau Sabaté i Jaumà (1872-1954). This watercolor is an exceptional testimony to his looser and brighter side. Sabaté transports us to a coastal enclave (possibly the coast of Maresme or Garraf), where a robust bell tower with Romanesque reminiscences and a pyramidal roof stands as a sentinel of time facing the marine horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe composition is a treatise on classical balance. In the foreground, the stylized cypress trees — an ancient symbol of welcome in the Mediterranean — mark the verticality of the scene, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChromatic audacity: lilac, purple, and light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWhat elevates this print to the category of a masterpiece is its color palette. Far from 19th-century and earthy landscape painting, Sabaté embraces a distinctly Post-Impressionist aesthetic. The artist masterfully uses the transparencies of watercolor to build visual depth, tinting the background mountains and clouds with bold purple, lilac, and pink glazes. This technique (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"394\"\u003eatmospheric perspective\u003c\/i\u003e) gives the work a dazzling internal luminosity, allowing the white reserve of the paper to breathe and become the blinding midday light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Pau Sabaté i Jaumà (Reus, 1872 - Barcelona, 1954).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Landscape with church and cypress trees facing the sea (Seascape \/ Rural landscape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/b\u003e First half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original fluid watercolor on drawing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 x 26.5 cm (Cabinet landscape format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-signed with a brush \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e\"P. Sabaté\"\u003c\/i\u003e in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Post-Impressionism \/ Catalan School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection \/ Gallery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The paper has two small perforations at the upper left edge, outside the central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome landscapes describe a place; others also convey a sense of temperature. Here Sabaté evokes the warmth of the stone and the breeze along the lilac horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53488380346701,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0215_c5500db1-9785-459b-b332-6177e1d19178.jpg?v=1791590823"},{"product_id":"guillem-fresquet-paisaje-rural-con-campanario-1952-acuarela-original-escuela-catalana","title":"Guillem Fresquet — Rural landscape with bell tower (1952) — Watercolor on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe dance of water and pigment. An open window to the atmosphere of the Catalan landscape, executed by one of the great historical masters of the Agrupación de Acuarelistas de Cataluña (Association of Watercolorists of Catalonia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe painter of air and atmospheric perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eGuillem Fresquet Bardina (1914–1991) did not just paint topography; he painted the air and humidity that enveloped the landscape. Trained at La Llotja, he dedicated his life to perfecting the most unforgiving technique in the plastic arts. In this superb original watercolor, dated 1952, we find the quintessence of his style: a small rural nucleus crowned by a bell tower that emerges against the imposing silhouette of a mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe piece vibrates with a particular energy. Fresquet uses watercolor not as a simple chromatic filler, but as a living element that expands volume. The large mountainous mass in the background, resolved with masterful leaden and purple tones, blurs and merges with the cloudy sky, achieving a dazzling atmospheric depth that diminishes the persistent human trace of the architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical duality: from \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003ewet-on-wet\u003c\/i\u003e to dry brushstroke\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe true technical display of this print lies in its divided execution. While the backgrounds are resolved with the uncontrollable and poetic \"wet-on-wet\" technique (letting the water work on the cellulose by itself), the foreground shows the firm pulse of the draftsman. Fresquet defines the rustic wooden fence on the left and the edges of the dirt road with energetic, almost dry brushstrokes and highly saturated pigment, visually anchoring the composition and pushing the landscape towards the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Guillem Fresquet Bardina (Barcelona, 1914 - 1991).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural landscape with bell tower and mountain (Catalan Landscape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear of creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Fluid original watercolor on drawing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.5 x 28.5 cm (Horizontal cabinet format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-signed and dated \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003e\"FRESQUET 52\"\u003c\/i\u003e in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Atmospheric Realism \/ Catalan Watercolor School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection \/ Gallery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The colours retain their intensity. The paper shows slight brown spots (foxing), mainly in the sky area. The photographs allow their extent to be assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresquet gives as much importance to the mist that veils the trees as to the trees themselves. 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The composition combines linear drawing with a careful treatment of shadow and texture, characteristic of the artist’s figurative graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impression is signed in pencil, titled “La casa roja” and numbered 47\/50, from a limited edition of fifty prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAntonio Santos: illustration and printmaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Santos is a Spanish painter, printmaker, sculptor and illustrator whose career bridges the visual arts and editorial illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004 he received second prize in Spain’s national award for children’s and young people’s book illustration for \u003ci\u003ePancho\u003c\/i\u003e, a distinction that consolidated his place in contemporary Spanish illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is characterised by simplified forms, attention to drawing and a particular sensitivity to landscapes, architecture and human figures. In his graphic production, Santos explores different printing techniques, from linocut to etching, using the expressive possibilities of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLa casa roja: rural architecture and landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on a clearly defined rural building on terrain with different levels. It forms the main architectural element, accompanied by stylised trees, vegetation and small birds that introduce movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist varies the density of the lines to describe the ground, foliage and architectural shadows. The elements are carefully balanced: the building acts as the focus, while vegetation and open areas provide depth and context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene offers a personal interpretation of the rural setting, integrating architecture and nature through concise drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe expressive resources of etching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtching is an intaglio process in which an image is formed by chemically incising a metal plate. Once inked, the plate is printed on paper under the pressure of an etching press, transferring its lines and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLa casa roja\u003c\/i\u003e, linear work is particularly important. Cross-hatching creates different intensities of shadow, while more lightly worked areas preserve the scene’s luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is printed on printmaking paper with wide margins and irregular-looking edges, features of its material presentation. The handwritten signature and numbering 47\/50 identify this impression within a limited edition of original graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Santos (Lupiñén, Huesca, 1955).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e La casa roja (The Red House).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary; exact year undetermined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original etching, intaglio print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printmaking paper with irregular edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 36 × 26.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted image dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15 × 12 cm, according to the previous catalogue entry. The plate-mark dimensions have not been checked separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47\/50, from a limited edition of fifty impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature and inscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Santos’s pencil signature and the handwritten title “La casa roja” in the lower margin, as recorded in the catalogue entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rural architecture, landscape and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No specific issues are recorded in the previous catalogue entry. The physical condition of the paper and print remains subject to direct inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original graphic work, signed and numbered, from a limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work contrasts the solid forms of the architecture with the lighter drawing of the vegetation. Santos uses etched hatching to build shadows and textures while maintaining a clear, balanced composition. 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Paper with wide margins and natural deckle edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most interesting feature of this print is the way the two foreground trees frame the house and the small peasant figure. Antonio Santos combines densely worked drawing with broad white areas to create a balanced, luminous composition. 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An original oil on board that departs from the artist's usual subject matter to capture an active wildfire through a post-impressionistic execution.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLandscape in action and chromatic contrast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn this panel, the Valencian painter Enric Beltrán Messa (1940-2006) breaks with the stillness of his usual landscapes to confront a natural phenomenon in full development. The composition is structured around strong visual and luminous tension, dividing the space into two areas of opposing thermal temperature. In the left area, the artist uses thick impasto of cadmium oranges and yellows to materialize the intensity of the fire, while on the right, he places two figures walking along the path, adding scale and narrative to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGestural technique and atmospheric perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnically, the work is executed with loose and rapid brushstrokes. The treatment of the background demonstrates a correct mastery of space: the mountainous silhouette, resolved with cool tones (grays and blues), creates an atmospheric depth that visually pushes the flames and smoke towards the foreground. It is a direct study on the behavior of color in situations of extreme light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Enric Beltrán Messa (Valencia, 1940 - 2006).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Landscape with fire and figures (Narrative Landscaping).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Second half of the 20th century (Levantine School \/ Post-Impressionism).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 27.5 x 35.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed with a brush \"E. Beltrán \/ Messa\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market, private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The central pictorial layer maintains good saturation and relief. The support shows perimeter wear and some polychromy losses on the edges and corners (visible in the lower left and upper right corners), due to friction from an old frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 days guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and verify its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe value of this small panel lies in its energy. Accustomed to the tranquility of Beltrán Messa's seascapes, finding this chromatic aggressiveness is very interesting from a curatorial perspective. The resolution of the flames through direct impasto demonstrates a confident and emphatic execution. Although it shows logical perimeter rubbing due to its age, this is a minor factor that can be easily remedied with appropriate framing (such as a classic molding with a deep rabbet that covers the edge), restoring the piece's full visual impact on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53491428196685,"sku":"ETC-53491428196685","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0062_76773d85-6e4e-494d-a6a8-a7af48d215d8.jpg?v=1791577959"},{"product_id":"francisco-paya-sanchis-oleo-original-1947-paisaje-mediterraneo-pinos","title":"Francisco Payá Sanchís — Pine forest and path, 1947 — oil on canvas mounted on board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA path leads into a wooded landscape, flanked by pines whose crowns and trunks give the composition considerable depth. Dense brushwork and a palette dominated by dark greens, ochres and earth tones create an atmosphere of subdued light, far removed from the intense brightness found in many of the painter’s Mediterranean works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oil painting, signed “Payá Sanchís” and catalogued as dating from 1947, belongs to the mature period of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancisco Payá Sanchís (1892–1977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Valencian painter whose career was closely connected with landscape, art teaching and the study of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancisco Payá Sanchís: the Valencian tradition of painting light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Valencia in 1892, Francisco Payá Sanchís studied at the San Carlos School of Fine Arts, where his aptitude for drawing and painting became evident early on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis career combined painting with a longstanding dedication to teaching. In 1917 he obtained a teaching post in Artistic Drawing and Art History in Santiago de Compostela. He later undertook important educational work in Almería, where he became director of the School of Arts and Crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940 he moved to Barcelona, where he worked until his retirement in 1962. During those years he painted actively and took part in numerous exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis painting belongs to the Valencian landscape tradition, with particular attention to natural light and atmospheric variation. An admirer of Ignacio Pinazo, Mariano Benlliure and Joaquín Sorolla, he worked especially on landscapes, seascapes and scenes of everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depth of the forest and the study of subdued light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work offers a particularly restrained approach to landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is organised around a path that leads the eye into the distance, while trees and changes in the terrain create a structure of overlapping planes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the landscapes bathed in intense sunlight found elsewhere in the artist’s work, the light here is partially filtered by vegetation. Brightness appears through subtle variations between illuminated areas and dark masses of trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result reveals Payá Sanchís’s ability to build an atmosphere through the relationship between light, shadow and the density of vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint texture and the construction of landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the work’s most interesting features is the prominence given to the brushstroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oil paint has a pronounced texture, particularly in the trunks, vegetation and irregularities of the ground. Small changes in the direction of the brushwork help differentiate surfaces and organise the landscape’s volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palette centres on greyish greens, ochres, browns and earth tones. This restrained colour enhances the scene’s secluded character and draws attention to variations of light and the physical texture of the paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe canvas mounted on panel provides a rigid support for this small composition, whose format encourages close observation of its details and painted texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA work from the Barcelona period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe date of 1947 places the painting in a significant period of Payá Sanchís’s career, seven years after his professional move to Barcelona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this period, the artist continued to paint landscapes without abandoning the Valencian pictorial tradition in which he had trained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition does not provide sufficient details to identify a specific location. Its interest therefore lies in the pictorial interpretation of the natural environment rather than in the topographical representation of a particular place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Francisco Payá Sanchís (Valencia, 1892–Olocau, 1977).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescriptive title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pine Forest and Path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1947, according to the work’s catalogue documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oil painting with impasto brushwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canvas mounted on panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24.5 × 31 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Payá Sanchís”, in the lower right corner, according to the documentation for the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twentieth-century Spanish landscape painting, Valencian pictorial tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wooded landscape, pines and a rural path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The existing catalogue entry records slight wear around the edges associated with framing; the impasto texture remains visible. No technical assessment of possible restorations or earlier interventions is recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The date of 1947 and the identification of the support come from the work’s commercial documentation. The landscape has not been identified with a specific geographical location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this small oil painting particularly interesting is its contrast with the better-known image of Francisco Payá Sanchís as a painter of luminous landscapes. Here, attention shifts towards the density of the trees, the texture of the ground and much more subdued light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brushwork takes on an almost sculptural presence, constructing the forest’s different planes through small accumulations of paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted during his Barcelona period, the work reveals a more intimate side of his landscape painting, in which light does not disappear but becomes a subtle means of organising depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53491451232589,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0038_0037c9b7-3eb2-4f91-979b-62c83354b168.jpg?v=1791577313"},{"product_id":"antoni-carrera-karris-silueta-urbana-gesto-expresionista-acuarela-y-tinta-sobre-papel","title":"Antoni Carrera \"Karris\" — Urban silhouette: expressionist gesture — Watercolor and ink on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eContemporary urban landscape in mixed media. An original work by Antoni Carrera \"Karris\" that documents his Neo-Expressionist period, characterized by the structural contrast between the ink drawing and the expansive use of watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe synthesis of the contemporary landscape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis work, dated 2004, moves the viewer away from traditional figurative representation to a purely expressive interpretation of the urban landscape. The piece structures the silhouette of a town dominated by the verticality of its church, a compositional axis that anchors the gaze and provides stability to the work. Karris captures the essence of the place through an economy of means that prioritizes visual impact over strict topographical description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe architecture of stroke and wash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhat makes this piece magnetic is the dramatic contrast of its materials. On the one hand, the use of black ink—applied with a rapid calligraphic stroke—defines the solidity of the buildings and the topography of the mountains. In clear technical contrast, washes in magenta and pink tones envelop the scene. It is interesting to observe how Karris masterfully uses the blank paper to bring light to the composition, creating a balance typical of contemporary painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Antoni Carrera (\"Karris\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Urban silhouette with church (Neo-Expressionist Landscape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear \/ Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004 (Signed and dated \"KARRIS '04\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Original watercolor and ink on paper, worked with calligraphic stroke and expansive washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 24 x 33 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Neo-Expressionism \/ Figurative Abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original work by Antoni Carrera “Karris” documents his Neo-Expressionist period, with a structural contrast between the ink drawing and the expansive use of watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53493029830989,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0392_93890c0d-4b67-4e16-a9b2-45cc076589e0.jpg?v=1791575964"},{"product_id":"ivan-bermudez-calle-de-masaya-costumbrismo-nicaraguense-nogalina-sobre-papel","title":"Iván Bermúdez — Masaya Street — Walnut ink on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLandscape synthesis, structural use of the stain, and documentary value. An original work by Iván Bermúdez, dated 1976, that records Central American rural architecture through a rigorous technical mastery of monochromatic wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Record of the Rural Environment and Visual Identity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIván Bermúdez, a prominent figure in Nicaraguan art of the second half of the 20th century, signed this original work in 1976. The piece moves beyond merely descriptive costumbrismo to offer an exercise in visual synthesis. Located in Masaya, a fundamental core of Nicaragua's cultural heritage, the composition functions as a graphic document that records the region's vernacular architecture during a historical period of notable social transformation, prioritizing plastic impact over anecdotal detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Architecture of Stain and Chiaroscuro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe most remarkable aspect of this composition is the technical use of walnut ink. This fluid medium allows Bermúdez to establish tonal gradations ranging from the transparency of sepia to the absolute saturation of darks. The artist structures the buildings and human silhouettes through direct stains, dispensing with strict preparatory drawing. It is interesting to observe how he masterfully uses the white paper's reserve to imbue the composition with light, generating a high contrast that defines architectural volumes and the landscape's scale with strict economy of means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Iván Bermúdez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Calle de Masaya (Rural Landscape \/ Vernacular Architecture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear \/ Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1976 (Dated and signed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original walnut ink on paper, worked with expansive washes and light reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 22 x 30.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Synthetic Costumbrismo \/ Gestural Figuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent. The support is stable, and the pigment retains its saturation, luminous contrast, and original legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe areas of white paper left unpainted bring light into the composition. The strong contrast defines the architectural volumes and the scale of the landscape with a restrained use of means.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53493593833805,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0302_c00b5b5f-e8d7-402c-b275-f4bf8690e75b.jpg?v=1791560636"},{"product_id":"joan-fuster-gimpera-paisaje-rural-con-torreon-escuela-del-ampurdan-acuarela-sobre-papel","title":"Joan Fuster Gimpera — Rural landscape with watchtower — Ampurdán School — Watercolor on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAn original work by Joan Fuster Gimpera dated 1951, documenting the architectural environment of Empordà through rigorous open-air watercolor work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLandscape Registration and Fieldwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eJoan Fuster Gimpera (1917-2011), an exponent of the Catalan landscape tradition, documents the rural topography in this 1951 piece. The work, taken directly from a sketchbook—as clearly evidenced by the spiral perforations on its left margin—illustrates the artist's fieldwork. Fuster moves away from the idealized studio landscape to record a specific enclave, featuring a cylindrical turret, a farm cart, and the mountainous silhouette on the horizon, capturing the environment using the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"547\"\u003eplein air\u003c\/i\u003e technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Wash Technique and Depth of Field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAnalyzing the technical execution, the direct application of fluid washes stands out. The artist structures architectural volumes and vegetation using a warm palette dominated by ochres, earth tones, and muted greens, contrasted with the soft bluish hue of the mountain in the background, which creates atmospheric perspective. The white of the support is strategically reserved to define the impact of natural light on the path and walls, demonstrating a remarkable economy of means and confident execution, without subsequent corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Joan Fuster Gimpera (1917 – 2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural Landscape with Turret and Cart (Catalan Landscape Painting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear \/ Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1951 (Signed and dated \"J. Fuster 51\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Original watercolor on block paper (features binding perforations on the left margin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 24 x 34 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Catalan Landscape Painting \/ Empordà School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConservation Status:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good. The support is stable, and the washes maintain their legibility, transparency, and original light contrast, as verified in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sketchbook sheet by Fuster Gimpera, water and pigment build space through transparent washes. The light areas of paper contribute to the illumination of the scene and contrast with the more concentrated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53493983052109,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0178_7e47ad8a-5f07-424c-8dfa-08596391e2ac.jpg?v=1791461857"},{"product_id":"felip-brugueras-lago-de-banyoles-con-pesquera-paisajismo-catalan-acuarela-sobre-cartulina","title":"Felip Brugueras — Lake Banyoles with fishing hut — Watercolor on card stock","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAn original watercolor by Felip Brugueras documenting the topography of Banyoles through firm pigment control and the superposition of luminous planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe recording of the landscape and architectural framing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFelip Brugueras Pallach (1915-2003), an artist with a solid academic background from the Escola de la Llotja and a prominent member of the Agrupació d'Aquarel·listes de Catalunya, addresses the study of outdoor landscape in this work. The piece documents a view of Lake Banyoles, paying special attention to one of its traditional \"pesqueras\" (historic lakeside boathouses). The author avoids an open panoramic view and strategically uses the tree trunks in the foreground as a framing device, pushing the white building into the background to create rigorous depth of field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe wash technique and seasonal contrast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhen analyzing the material execution, the fluidity and certainty of the chromatic washes stand out. Brugueras models the tree mass through the direct application of paint, using an autumnal palette dominated by ochres, warm oranges, and earthy greens. It is interesting to observe how this warmth in the foreground contrasts sharply with the cold, bluish tones of the water's surface and the mountains on the horizon. The artist resolves the reflection of the architecture on the lake with precise horizontal brushstrokes, taking advantage of the reserved white of the cardstock to give luminosity and volume to the central building through a contrast of light and dark areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Felip Brugueras Pallach (1915 – 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Landscape of Lake Banyoles with boathouse (Lakeside Landscape \/ Heritage Environment).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original watercolor on cardstock, executed using fluid washes and direct spatial framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 x 26 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"F. BRUGUERAS\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Catalan Landscape \/ Figurative Watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground trunks divide the view of the lake and frame the white fishing hut between them. Dark windows and their reflections establish a horizontal rhythm across the water. Above, ochre, orange and green foliage alternates with light areas; below, tree shadows cross the bank. The framing leads the eye from the nearby vegetation towards the far shore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495089627469,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0310_01_6fcac37d-ae6f-4089-9212-129a734b5a5c.jpg?v=1772900535"},{"product_id":"jose-romero-escassi-serie-de-ocho-paisajes-conmemorativos-escuela-madrilena-acuarela-sobre-cartulina","title":"José Romero Escassi — Series of eight commemorative landscapes (1947) — Watercolor on cardboard","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eA serial grouping, master of wash technique and documentary value. An original set of eight watercolors by José Romero Escassi, dated 1947, conceived as a private commemorative edition, documenting the atmospheric landscape of post-war Spain in a small format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLandscape Documentation and Private Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eJosé Romero Escassi (1914-1994), a relevant figure in Spanish art and illustration affiliated with the Generation of '36, articulates a multiple study of the natural environment in this series. The collection was not conceived as a traditional exhibition piece but as a carefully crafted private commemorative edition, as evidenced by the inscription in the lower margin: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"361\"\u003e\"Ana-Maria's Twentieth Birthday \/ December 11, 1947\"\u003c\/i\u003e. This personal commission nature provides a rigorous chronological anchor and immediately places the works within the realm of intimate historical collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Wash Technique and Cabinet Format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAnalyzing the material execution, the artist's ability to resolve spatial depth in strictly miniature dimensions (9 x 11.5 cm) stands out. Escassi uses fluid and rapid washes, prioritizing the capture of atmosphere—leaden skies, bare groves, and plains—over descriptive topographical detail. The series demonstrates precise control of moisture on the support, using the blank paper to establish areas of maximum light. The presence of original handwritten annotations on the reverse adds a strong ethnographic and sociological charge to the lot, documenting the artist's intellectual circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e José Romero Escassi (1914 – 1994).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Series of eight atmospheric landscapes (Commemorative edition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear \/ Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1947 (Explicitly dated \"December 11, 1947\" in the lower margin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original watercolor on cardstock. Front with lower commemorative inscription; reverse with documented handwritten texts from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9 x 11.5 cm (each work).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Autographically signed and dated (\"Escassi 47\") integrated into the pictorial area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Post-war landscape painting \/ Illustration of the Generation of '36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Original condition from the period. The painted areas retain excellent legibility and the tonal freshness of the washes. As seen in the photographs, the supports show widespread foxing around the margins, an alteration of the paper that does not obscure the landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight landscapes share a small format and a palette of ochres, greens and greys, but vary the arrangement of trees, paths and horizons. In some sheets, light skies occupy much of the scene; in others, trees and shadows gather in the foreground. Soft washes and finely drawn branches connect the group without repeating the same composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495112958285,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0241_e6f81762-c519-4b55-aaf7-4903b71f995c.jpg?v=1791032336"},{"product_id":"alexandra-dominguez-composicion-lirica-paisaje-onirico-realismo-magico-grabado-calcografico-37-175","title":"Alexandra Domínguez — Lyrical composition with train and figures — Intaglio print (37\/175)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSymbolic iconography, chromatic transition, and printing precision. An original graphic work by Alexandra Domínguez that documents her poetic universe through precise incision and resin work on a metal matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe record of magic realism and symbolic iconography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAlexandra Domínguez (Concepción, Chile, 1956), selected in 1996 for the fourth National Engraving Prize organised by Spain’s Calcografía Nacional, articulates an oniric landscape in this print. The artist abandons traditional perspective to structure space in horizontal bands, deploying a visual vocabulary rooted in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"336\"\u003enaïf\u003c\/i\u003e style: rural architecture, the steam train, birds, and fish interact on the same unreal plane, generating a visual narrative with a strong poetic charge that merges celestial, terrestrial, and aquatic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCalcographic technique and color printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe print retains the plate mark around the image and broad paper margins. Greens in the upper band give way to yellowish tones and, in the lower part, reds and terracottas. The areas of colour have an irregular texture that contrasts with the clearly defined outlines of the house, trees, birds, train and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexandra Domínguez (Concepción, Chile, 1956).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyrical composition with train and figures (Magic Realism \/ Oniric Landscape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original color calcographic engraving (with visible plate mark) on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Numbered \"37\/175\" in graphite in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20.5 x 23 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Autographed signature in graphite in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Magic Realism \/ Contemporary Chilean-Spanish Engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent overall condition. The plate mark, outlines and areas of colour remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomínguez uses clean printing to move from green to terracotta while preserving the definition of the drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495125410125,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0227_50a36d92-5585-4b55-b86f-ff670fe4903e.jpg?v=1791032190"},{"product_id":"joan-abello-explosion-paisaje-oleo-materico-tabla","title":"Joan Abelló — The Explosion of Landscape (Explosivism) — Original Oil on Panel","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe triumph of volume and pure color. A tactile landscape that defines the 'explosivism' of one of the great masters and collectors of contemporary Catalan art.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFor Joan Abelló (1922-2008), the landscape was never a static scene, but a living force that had to be captured by a direct assault on the support. In this board, the artist from Mollet del Vallès displays his celebrated explosivist language, a methodology where the boundary between painting and sculpture disappears. We are not looking at a flat representation of reality, but an orographic construction of oil; Abelló uses the spatula and heavily loaded brush to create ridges of pigment that trap real light, generating shadows and reliefs that change according to the viewer's position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe sky, worked with an almost stormy energy, seems to vibrate above a rural building that emerges from the earth with the same material solidity as the surrounding terrain. This work is the testimony of an artist who was also one of Spain's most voracious and cultured collectors; this expert eye allowed him to synthesize the heritage of European post-impressionism and imbue it with an absolutely modern plastic aggressiveness. Observing the piece, one perceives the urgency of the creator: oil ceases to be a medium to become the message itself, an exercise in telluric force where each impasto is a pulsation of the very Catalan land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joan Abelló i Prat (1922 - 2008).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural landscape with building \/ Material Explosivism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Original oil with high material load (impasto).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Board \/ Pressed cardboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 x 26 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed by the author in the lower right corner (incision on the material).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Catalan Post-impressionism \/ Explosivism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Original condition. As is common in works with this level of material load on flexible supports, it presents natural craquelure and some losses of paint layer (especially visible in the upper sky area and edges), characteristics that attest to the physical tension of the technique and do not interfere with the powerful plastic reading of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick impasto gives the painting a strong physical presence. The visible tensions of the dense oil paint against the support form part of the surface’s material character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53510886981965,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0285_17b3294a-46f5-4811-95c2-ade902d85c05.jpg?v=1790901812"},{"product_id":"m-sauret-paisaje-fluvial-caserio-montanas-oleo-siglo-xix","title":"M. Sauret — River Landscape with Farmhouse and Mountains (19th C.) — Original Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA refuge in nature and the mastery of aerial perspective. An open window to the stillness of late 19th-century European valleys, where human architecture blends with the landscape.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAtmospheric Naturalism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis work by M. Sauret moves away from the industrial bustle of the late 19th century to seek refuge in the immutability of the rural landscape. Belonging to the atmospheric naturalism movement, the artist documents the harmonious coexistence between humans and wild nature. The composition reveals remarkable spatial intelligence: Sauret uses the large trees on the sides as a classic repoussoir device (a natural frame within the painting itself) to draw the viewer's gaze towards the center of the scene. There, the river's course acts as a backbone and a mirror of the sky, visually guiding us towards buildings with reddish roofs that anchor the scene in everyday reality and provide deep chromatic warmth to the middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAerial Perspective and Aesthetic Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat truly elevates the category of this piece is the monumental treatment of the mountains and the cloudy sky in the background. The painter masters the technique of aerial perspective, achieving that the peaks lose saturation and acquire the bluish, diffuse tones of the air interposing in the distance. This optical effect creates a layer of tangible atmosphere between the viewer and the horizon, endowing the canvas with kilometers of depth. The chromatic palette, rich in earth tones, ochres, and autumnal greens contrasting with the steely blues of the water and mountains, suggests the filtered, melancholic light typical of Northern European landscape schools or Alpine valleys, inviting silent contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. Sauret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e River landscape with houses and mountains \/ Landscape Naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 19th century (Circa 1880-1900).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Original oil painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Canvas on stretcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 52 x 73 cm (artwork) \/ 68.5 x 79 x 3 cm (with approximate frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"M. Sauret\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturalism \/ European Landscape School of the 19th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition of Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good overall condition. The canvas maintains adequate tension, and the pictorial layer is stable, preserving the contrast of its varnishes. The frame shows the noble patina consistent with its age, with no structural defects that interfere with the visual reading of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vegetation, flowing water and solid stone are distinguished through different textures. M. Sauret combines a controlled technique with a particular sensitivity to the arrangement of colour planes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53513545056589,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0065_63e95b07-0779-4b2e-a655-c95d9e409c65.jpg?v=1790818180"},{"product_id":"frederic-vinals-paisaje-rural-pallers-oleo-original-lienzo","title":"Frederic Viñals — Rural Landscape with Haystacks — Original Oil on Canvas","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA testament to Catalan Post-Impressionism. A vibrant rural scene that immortalizes traditional agricultural architecture through an expressive palette and energetic brushstrokes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePost-Impressionism and rural memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eFrederic Viñals i Yscla (Barcelona, 1913-2012) was a Catalan landscape painter associated with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eplein air\u003c\/i\u003e painting. In this mature work, the artist focuses on an iconic and almost vanished element of the Catalan agricultural landscape: haystacks or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"341\"\u003epallers\u003c\/i\u003e structured around a central mast. More than a mere topographical description, the work is an exercise in memory and visual preservation of rural life, capturing the essence of a pre-industrial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe prominence of color and brushwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnically, the work stands out for its chromatic and gestural boldness. The sky, which occupies a fundamental portion of the composition, is rendered with broad, sweeping, and energetic brushstrokes, where turquoises, sky blues, and whites blend to convey the atmospheric dynamism of the wind. On the earthly plane, Viñals builds a masterful contrast of temperatures: the warmth of the golden ochres of dry straw violently contrasts with the saturated greens of the central meadow and the cold violets of the mountains on the horizon. It is a painting of quick and confident execution, where color directly models form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Frederic Viñals i Yscla (Barcelona, 1913 - 2012).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural landscape with haystacks (Pallers) \/ Ethnographic Post-Impressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Original oil painting with loose brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Canvas on stretcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 33 x 41 cm (artwork) \/ 50 x 59 cm (with frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"F. Viñals\" in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Catalan Post-Impressionism \/ \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003ePlein Air\u003c\/i\u003e Painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederic Viñals uses the pronounced verticals of the haystacks to interrupt the horizon and give the scene depth. The free handling of colour holds the different planes together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53513612689741,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0004_3a4d2ef7-e341-4010-bd93-fcb40b20aedb.jpg?v=1790817871"},{"product_id":"raul-sango-paisaje-fluvial-abstracto-tecnica-mixta-original-papel","title":"Raúl Sango — Original mixed media: Abstract River Landscape","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA composition that balances the expressiveness of material abstraction with subtle landscape figuration. A representative work of Spanish art from the 1970s, dominated by the power of color and gesture.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis work, signed by Raúl Sango (1924-1998), places us in a riverside or wetland environment interpreted through a lens of contemporary abstraction. The composition is articulated through a series of quick and energetic vertical strokes in green and ochre tones, suggesting the presence of fluvial vegetation, such as reeds or willows, without resorting to literal representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn contrast to the impulsive splash of color, Sango introduces schematic graphic elements that give the work scale and spatial narrative. The silhouette of a boat in the lower-left margin anchors the aquatic theme, while the clean lines of a bridge in the central axis create remarkable visual depth, inviting the viewer to explore the landscape structured by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eChromatic Gesture and Spatial Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe technique employed stands out for its forceful use of impasto, probably applied with a palette knife, which gives the paper support a marked relief and tactile quality. The freshness and luminosity of the emerald greens, energized by subtle reddish accents, contrast radically with the sobriety of the black line that defines the bridge's architecture. It is a pictorial exercise where expressive brushstrokes engage in perfect harmony with linear drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e: Raúl Sango (Alcazarquivir, 1924–1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme\u003c\/b\u003e: River Landscape with Boat and Bridge \/ Riverside and wetland landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e: Mixed media (pigment with material load and graphic line) on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupport\u003c\/b\u003e: Thick drawing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 50.5 x 55 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions\u003c\/b\u003e: Signed \"San.go\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement\u003c\/b\u003e: Landscape Abstraction \/ Spanish Expressionism of the 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/b\u003e: Private Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Good. The support maintains its structural integrity and adequate tension to support the material relief of the pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting shows how Raúl Sango condenses a natural landscape through abstract forms and strongly expressive textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53518163083597,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0105_01.jpg?v=1790452427"},{"product_id":"soonthorn-vuelo-humedal-acuarela-original-paisaje-japandi","title":"Soonthorn — Flight over the wetland (Japandi style) — Original watercolour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn original watercolour with a minimalist composition depicting a wetland landscape. A work centred on visual balance and the atmosphere of the landscape.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Soonthorn, this watercolour takes a distinctly minimalist approach to composition, moving away from strong colour contrasts to focus on atmospheric harmony. The scene captures a flock of birds in flight over a waterscape, using techniques associated with East Asian painting adapted to a traditional format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe background is executed using the “wet-on-wet” watercolour technique. This creates a clean, continuous gradation in mint green, grey and pale blue, suggesting the dampness and mist of the setting without defining contours. In contrast, quick, calligraphic brushstrokes describe the waterside vegetation in the foreground, creating a visual dynamism that accompanies the birds’ flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soonthorn (Asian school).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle \/ Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight over the wetland \/ Natural landscape and ornithology.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original watercolour on paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5 × 37.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed “SOONTHORN” in the lower right corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landscape minimalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. The paper retains its outer margins and has an ochre tone around the painted area.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flock crosses the open space between two groups of vegetation, with the birds’ heads pointing left. Their bodies are rendered with small dark and light patches, more sharply defined than the diffuse forms in the background. Grasses lean in fine arcs over the water, where light bands alternate with green and bluish reflections. The broad, undetailed expanse of sky gives room to the flight and separates the birds from the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53518213742925,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0014_d5d630a8-7e1e-4ba7-824c-d5173cd4ba06.jpg?v=1790437333"},{"product_id":"grabado-antiguo-la-dama-del-lago-sir-walter-scott-siglo-xix","title":"The Lady of the Lake (Sir Walter Scott) — 19th Century — Hand-colored engraving on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal 19th-century engraving illustrating a scene from Sir Walter Scott's celebrated poem. A piece noted for its vibrant colors and close connection to European Romantic literature.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis work is a classic illustration of the Romantic movement. It depicts a key moment from \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eThe Lady of the Lake\u003c\/i\u003e: the encounter in a grotto between Ellen Douglas, the aged bard Allan-bane—accompanied by his harp, a traditional attribute of the Celtic world—and the knight James Fitz-James, who appears on the right performing a courteous salute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnically, it is an engraving made with great precision in detail, noticeable in the textures of the rock and the treatment of the folds in the garments. The work has been illuminated with vivid colors, particularly highlighting the intense blues of the doublet and the reds of the cloak. The composition has a theatrical character, using lighting that emphasizes the central figure against the dark background of the cave, evoking the nineteenth-century fascination with Scottish legends and the medieval past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/b\u003e: La Dame du Lac (The Lady of the Lake).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiterary Source\u003c\/b\u003e: Inspired by the poem by Sir Walter Scott (1810).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e: 19th Century (c. 1840-1860).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e: Colored engraving on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 40.5 x 50.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions\u003c\/b\u003e: Titled on plate \"LA DAME DU LAC\" in the lower central margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement\u003c\/b\u003e: Romanticism \/ Literary Illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/b\u003e: Private Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Very good. The image is clean, with colors well preserved and retaining the perimeter white margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe figure dressed in white stands out against the darkness of the cave and connects the two sides of the scene through the gesture of her arms. The harp stands between the old man and the visitor, whose red cloak and blue doublet provide the strongest colour contrast. The stepped rocks organise the foreground and reinforce the theatrical arrangement of the three figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53518269382989,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0091_72d17ae7-b2b0-4b6c-bc87-512b790e41a1.jpg?v=1773251515"},{"product_id":"antonio-santos-paisaje-rural-obra-grafica-original-edicion-limitada","title":"Antonio Santos — Rural Landscape — Original print (limited edition 5\/18)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original print simplifying the rural landscape through a strong visual language, pencil-signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Santos (Huesca, 1955) works across illustration, sculpture and printmaking. His simplified forms recall historical avant-gardes and popular art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rural view evokes the restrained landscapes of Castile or Aragon. Its graphic technique has the expressive force of woodcut or linocut, using large solid-black areas to structure the horizon and village. Rhythmic small marks define cultivated fields and vegetation, adding texture and depth. A solitary figure on the central path introduces a human narrative into the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Santos (Huesca, 1955).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle \/ Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rural landscape with village and walker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original print with a linocut aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impression 5 of 18, numbered 5\/18 in pencil at the lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pencil-signed “Ant. 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A piece of great historical character, preserved in its original frame from the prestigious \"Taller de Picasso\" Art Gallery in Barcelona.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA fragment of Barcelona's art history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis work represents a direct testament to the Barcelona art scene of the mid-20th century. The piece retains a carved metal plaque at the base of its imposing original frame authenticating its provenance: \"M. LL. Garcia-Muro \/ Taller de Picasso Sala d'Art \/ Barcelona.\" The \"Taller de Picasso Sala d'Art\" was a fundamental gallery and exhibition space in Barcelona, active for several decades of the last century. Situated in the city's historic surroundings, this gallery not only commercialized art but also acted as a vital nexus for artists who, like Luisa García-Muro Clivillés (recognized by the abbreviation \"M. LL.\" on the plaque and signature), were part of the most relevant Catalan painting scene of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eLuisa García-Muro Clivillés, primarily active in the mid-20th century, cultivated a personal style that oscillated between figuration and advanced material exploration. Her presence at the \"Taller de Picasso\" Art Gallery certifies the quality and recognition of her production in a demanding and cultured market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMateriality as artistic expression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eClose visual analysis of the work reveals García-Muro Clivillés' mastery in handling texture. The support chosen for this mixed media is not a conventional flat surface; it appears to be canvas or paper adhered to a rigid support that has been deliberately treated, folded, and wrinkled before receiving the pigment. This material topography creates a tactile surface that complements the pictorial composition. Light plays with the reliefs of the support, providing organic dynamism and visual depth that transcends the mere flat representation of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe scene itself is an example of compositional balance and formal restraint. A group of robust trees dominates the center of the composition, rendered with loose, rhythmic brushstrokes in deep greens and browns. Beside them, a small village with geometric houses in cream and terracotta colors. The sky, a large textured space, and the foreground field, defined with horizontal brushstrokes of ochres, pinks, and reds, demonstrate a mastery of chromatic balance. It does not seek photorealism, but rather the transmission of an atmosphere, a memory captured with the energy of direct brushwork and the richness of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Luisa García-Muro Clivillés (Maria Luisa García-Muro Clivillés) (Barcelona, active mid-20th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural Landscape with Grove and Village (Descriptive title).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-20th century (Approx. 1960s-1970s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed media on textured support (deliberately wrinkled paper or canvas adhered to a rigid panel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 33 x 41 cm (artwork) | 50 x 68 x 5 cm (with frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signature \"M.LL. G.Muro\" (barely visible) in the lower right corner. Engraved metal plaque on the frame: \"M. LL. Garcia-Muro \/ Taller de Picasso Sala d'Art \/ Barcelona.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally acquired at \"Taller de Picasso Sala d'Art\" (Barcelona), private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. There are some scratches that do not affect the visualization of the work. See photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 30-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe grove occupies the centre of the landscape and contrasts with the geometric forms of the nearby houses. The greens and browns of the trees relate to the village’s cream and terracotta tones. In the foreground, horizontal strokes of ochre, pink and red structure the field. Folds and relief in the support introduce variations of light across these areas of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53579774591309,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0021_629d32e9-6c4e-4e71-b2df-c9fd3e09862d.jpg?v=1791854380"},{"product_id":"f-figuerola-despues-de-van-gogh-la-cosecha-1978-oleo","title":"F. Figuerola — After Vincent van Gogh, The Harvest (1978), oil on canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gold of the wheat fields, the blue sky and the succession of cultivated plots form this Provençal landscape, painted in 1978 and signed “F. Figuerola”. It is an oil-painted version after \u003cem\u003eThe Harvest\u003c\/em\u003e, the celebrated composition Vincent van Gogh created in Arles in June 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting is the plain of La Crau in Provence, with the silhouette of Montmajour and the mountainous landscape in the distance. In the foreground are ripe ears of wheat, a stack with its ladder and small areas of vegetation. Beyond them, a cart, differently coloured plots and houses with orange roofs establish the depth of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiguerola’s version retains the arrangement of Van Gogh’s principal elements but interprets the scene through more regular areas of colour, simplified outlines and personal brushwork. The yellows of the wheat, the greens of the fields and the intense turquoise blue preserve the luminous contrast of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Vincent van Gogh: an image of the harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1888, Van Gogh found one of his central subjects in the fields around Arles: agricultural life under the light of southern France. In \u003cem\u003eThe Harvest\u003c\/em\u003e, he brought together stacks, carts, cultivated fields and rural buildings in a panoramic composition whose colour expresses the intensity of the landscape. The original is held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNinety years later, F. Figuerola returned to that scene on a smaller canvas. The piece belongs to the tradition of painted copies and interpretations of masterpieces: a work made by hand that reproduces a historical composition without claiming to have invented it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainter of this version:\u003c\/strong\u003e F. Figuerola (full name unidentified).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e After Vincent van Gogh, \u003cem\u003eThe Harvest\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLa moisson\u003c\/em\u003e), 1888.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue title:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Harvest, after Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/em\u003e (descriptive title).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of this version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978, according to the signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 × 55 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e “F. Figuerola 78”, at the lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agricultural landscape of La Crau, near Arles, Provence, France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted version after a work by Van Gogh; not a painting by Van Gogh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall presentation, with minor signs of age and use affecting the work and its framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the way this 1978 version preserves the visual rhythm of the original: fields follow one another in broad bands of colour, while the stack, carts and buildings provide small references to agricultural activity. The painting offers an accessible reading of one of Van Gogh’s most luminous landscapes, with hand-painted execution and a colour character of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription allows the painter to be catalogued as “F. Figuerola”, although the full identity remains under study. The reference to Van Gogh concerns the source composition alone, not the execution of this canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53580080021837,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0043_01_57eaae75-f167-425a-895d-9bf207fd8423.jpg?v=1791854509"},{"product_id":"fonportal-calle-al-sol-en-mont-roig-del-camp-acuarela-sobre-papel","title":"Fonportal — Calle al Sol in Mont-roig del Camp — Watercolor on Paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA large-format watercolor that captures the dazzling light of the Tarragona countryside with enormous sensitivity. Original work signed by Fonportal, an illustrious neighbor and friend of Joan Miró in Mont-roig del Camp, where the mastery of washes and the luminous contrast create a scene of profound authenticity.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe light that dazzled the geniuses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eSpanish costumbrista and landscape painting has almost mythical geographical enclaves, and Mont-roig del Camp is one of them. Lluís Font Portal (1908-1948), an artist who signed under the pseudonym \"Fonportal,\" was a native of this Tarragona town, being a neighbor and strict contemporary of Joan Miró (who spent his summers there and painted his famous \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"355\"\u003eThe Farm\u003c\/i\u003e there). While Miró distilled the landscape towards the avant-garde, Fonportal dedicated himself to capturing the purely visual and atmospheric essence of its very streets and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn this work, he transports us to a traditional cobbled street flanked by solid stone houses. The artist does not dwell on anecdotal detail, but his main pictorial objective is the capture of light. The sharp contrast between the facades bathed in radiant sun and the deep shadow cast on the main street perfectly defines the time of day and the characteristic heat of the Catalan pre-coastal area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe technical mastery of the wash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe formal analysis reveals a masterful command of watercolor technique. Fonportal wisely uses the white of the paper itself to capture the most extreme light on the walls. The shadows are not resolved with flat blacks, but through transparencies in blue, gray, and violet tones, which adds chromatic vibration to the dark area. The perspective is intelligently constructed, guiding the gaze through the street until it converges on a solitary figure sitting at the door, with a mountainous massif closing the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Fonportal (Lluís Font Portal, Mont-roig del Camp 1908 - 1948).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Village street in the sun (Traditional architecture \/ Costumbrismo of the province of Tarragona).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e First half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Watercolor on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 47 x 62 cm (artwork) | 62 x 77 cm (with frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"FONPORTAL\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market, private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good condition of the graphic work. The paper is clean and the colors retain their original luminosity. The dark wooden frame has losses to its painted finish and visible wear on the edges and corners (see details), an aspect that reaffirms its vintage character but can be restored if an impeccable aesthetic is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 30-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour conveys the warmth of sunlight on stone through transparent washes and contrasts between illuminated walls and shadow. The direct brushwork keeps the street legible while allowing the light to organise the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53583977414989,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0064_2a2835ad-e5f3-4b91-aa3b-519da5c37ec6.jpg?v=1791856763"},{"product_id":"angel-planells-poble-muntanya-oleo-lienzo-gran-formato","title":"Àngel Planells — \"Mountain Village\" (Rural Landscape) — Dalí Circle — Oil on Canvas","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eLarge-format oil on canvas (130 x 61 cm) signed by A. Planells. The work depicts a rural mountain view using a heavily impastoed technique, capturing traditional architecture and the grandeur of the natural environment with a luminous palette and a strong interest in textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Value of Pictorial Matter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTechnically, the painting stands out for its generous use of pigment. The artist employs dense impasto (applied with loaded brushstrokes and a palette knife) to structure the volumes of the stone houses, tree foliage, and the steep mountains in the background. This accumulation of material gives the canvas surface a tactile and almost three-dimensional quality, making the work react very dynamically to the ambient lighting of the room where it is displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScenic Composition and Depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe distinctly panoramic format demands a very well-structured composition. The buildings on the sides and the large trees act as framing elements, directing the viewer's gaze towards the center of the canvas, where the path runs and the mountain peaks rise. In the lower register, a body of water acts as a mirror, doubling the light from the sky and providing depth and balance to a scene of marked traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed A. Planells (Àngel Planells i Cruañas, 1901-1989).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Poble Muntanya\" (Rural landscape with figures and reflection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original oil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 130 x 61 cm (Large panoramic landscape format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"A. Planells\" in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good. The thick pictorial layer is stable and the colors maintain their original vibrancy. The canvas has adequate tension on its stretcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 30-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and verify its pictorial quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe trees at the edges frame the houses and leave an opening towards the mountains in the centre. The small figures and the animal beside the left-hand façade establish the scale of the buildings. Along the lower strip, the water reflects the walls and sky, extending their colours. The paint’s relief is visible in the foliage, walls and slopes, where the brushstrokes alternate light tones and greenish shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325802664269,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0410_98ac8eb4-6f43-4495-ae0e-3b6d3ad7bad6.jpg?v=1791859647"},{"product_id":"paisaje-fluvial-arquitectura-oleo-sobre-papel-antiguo","title":"Illegible Signature — River Landscape with Architecture — Oil on Paper, 19th Century.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"user-query-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"query-content ng-star-inserted verticle-align-for-single-line-text\" id=\"user-query-content-15\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ucQahgKEwiuz_CrgNyVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4AY\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\" class=\"query-text gds-body-l query-text-animated\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container response-container-with-gpi ng-tns-c411876961-77 no-background response-container-has-multiple-responses\" data-hveid=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c411876961-77\" data-hveid=\"2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c411876961-77 has-thoughts\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-content ng-tns-c411876961-77\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3b790b08141b72af\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA vertical oil on paper capturing a serene river landscape in front of a traditional building. The work falls within the aesthetic of European landscape painting from the transition between the 19th and 20th centuries, notable for its rapid execution and intelligent use of the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Value of the Study from Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe use of oil directly on paper is a practice historically associated with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eplein air\u003c\/i\u003e (outdoor painting). Nineteenth-century landscape painters used this lightweight support to make quick studies outside the studio, capturing the light and atmosphere of the moment before weather conditions changed. This work is a clear example of this method: an agile painting, without meticulous underlying drawing, where brushwork and visual immediacy prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEconomy of Means and Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnically, the artist demonstrates great mastery of the economy of means. Instead of covering the entire support with pigment, they leverage the base tone and texture of the paper (visible in the sky and water areas) to generate mid-tones and river reflections. More impastoed brushstrokes are reserved for structuring the bare tree in the foreground and the walls of the architecture in the background, creating a very effective contrast between the solidity of the land and the lightness of the atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Unidentified signature (Lower right corner).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Subject:\u003c\/b\u003e River landscape with architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 19th century - Early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original oil on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Work: 39 x 28 cm. Frame: 46.5 x 34 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a quick signature in blue stroke in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The paper support shows colour wear and surface irregularities. It is presented protected under glass with a classic striped frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 30-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and verify its pictorial quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe areas of paper left uncovered in the river contribute to the depiction of the water. The contrast between visible support and painted areas gives the scene lightness and reveals how the landscape is constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325855584589,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0262.jpg?v=1784377593"}],"url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/collections\/paisajes-y-entorno-rural.oembed?page=6","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}