{"product_id":"baldomero-gracia-caldus-retrato-expresionista-oleo-tabla","title":"Baldomero Gracià i Caldús | Colorist Expressionism: Portrait of Introspection | Oil on paper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBaldomero Gracià i Caldús | Colorist Expressionism: Portrait of Introspection | Oil on paper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA work of overwhelming chromatic intensity and gesturality. This portrait signed by Baldomero Gracià i Caldús is a magnificent example of his most expressionistic period, where the artist moves away from mimetic representation to focus on the vibration of color and the emotional charge of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBaldomero Gracià i Caldús (1894-1987) was a multifaceted artist—painter, sculptor, and printmaker—whose career was deeply linked to the Catalan art scene of the 20th century. Although known for his mastery of various disciplines, it is in his painting that he displays the most audacious technical freedom. In this piece, the artist uses vigorous, almost sculptural brushstrokes to construct the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe work is a study of contrasts where pure patches of color—intense blues, emerald greens, and vibrant reds—are applied directly to the support with little dilution, creating a surface with marked relief. The face, constructed with black strokes that define the bone structure and features, seems to emerge from a forest of color. This technique not only gives the piece a three-dimensional quality but also imbues the portrait with a deep, almost primal psychological introspection, reminiscent of the force of Fauvism or figurative expressionism. The artist's handwritten signature appears in the lower-left corner and includes a dedication\/signature on the reverse, confirming its authenticity and direct provenance from the artist's studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReasons for collecting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpressive Force:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a work that does not seek to please with delicacy but to impact with the energy of color and gesture. Its visual power can transform the atmosphere of any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor's Value:\u003c\/b\u003e Gracià i Caldús is a relevant figure in 20th-century Catalan art, and owning a portrait of this quality means acquiring a piece that represents his freest and most experimental facet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture and Relief:\u003c\/b\u003e The accumulation of oil layers creates a tactile surface that captures light irregularly, making the work change depending on the viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Baldomero Gracià i Caldús.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Expressionist portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 x 20 cm (Artwork) \/ 40 x 35 cm (Frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"B. Gràcia i Caldús\" in the lower left corner and signed again on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent. The pictorial layer is stable, with a thick impasto preserved in perfect condition. The dark wooden frame provides the necessary contrast to frame the intensity of the color. It is recommended to review the photographic report as a binding document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Original noble wood frame and professional packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThere are portraits that capture appearance, and there are portraits that capture energy. This work by Gracià i Caldús is clearly the latter. It is a painting that \"beats\" due to the density of the oil and the boldness of its palette. For a collector, this is a piece of domestic scale but monumental impact; an exercise in creative freedom where the artist allows us to see, in each brushstroke, the pleasure of painting with force. An acquisition with an overwhelming personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332820390221,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0143_7b2bfa32-cf00-4415-aaf5-1126bff4800c.jpg?v=1784463425","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/baldomero-gracia-caldus-retrato-expresionista-oleo-tabla","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}