{"product_id":"carme-navarra-pruna-la-dama-del-sombrero-retrato-contemporaneo-tecnica-mixta","title":"CARME NAVARRA PRUNA | THE LADY OF THE HAT | CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT | MIXED MEDIA","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCARME NAVARRA PRUNA | THE LADY IN THE HAT | CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT | MIXED MEDIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA work that breathes the nostalgia of the Belle Époque with the delicacy of contemporary Catalan brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mastery of Figurative Elegance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCarme Navarra Pruna (Barcelona, 1947) takes up the mantle of the great Catalan figurative tradition and brings it to a realm of poetic intimacy. In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003eThe Lady in the Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, the artist uses a profile portrait — a classical formula that grants nobility and detachment to the subject — to explore femininity with respect and utmost sophistication. The young woman, framed by the striking presence of a wide-brimmed hat, becomes an archetype of timeless elegance, recalling the visual cadence of the Belle Époque but resolved with a distinctly contemporary aesthetic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Narrative and Material Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA detailed analysis of the surface reveals Navarra Pruna's mastery in superimposing disciplines. The work is based on a very fine graphic foundation that creates an optical vibration, evoking a grainy or pointillist quality in the background and bust. It is upon this subtle structure that the artist manually intervenes with pastels, performing an alchemy of color: the pink tones of the floral ornamentation, the greenish echoes of the leaves, and the warm flesh tones of the face elevate the piece, endowing it with a volume and breath that transcend the two-dimensional plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eExhibition Dialogue:\u003c\/b\u003e This work shares scale, technique, and framing with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eThe Sweetness of the Gaze\u003c\/i\u003e (a frontal portrait by the same artist). Acquiring both pieces allows the collector to articulate a powerful diptych on femininity, contrasting frontal innocence with the mysterious elegance of the profile.\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\"\u003eMaterial Richness:\u003c\/b\u003e The confirmation of the mixed media technique through direct manual intervention gives the work a unique value. The interaction of pastel pigment with the porosity of the support generates undeniable visual warmth.\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\"\u003eAesthetic Potential:\u003c\/b\u003e The subtlety of its execution and timeless theme make it a versatile decorative accent. It is a serene piece that brings light, elegance, and an air of classic romanticism to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA 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 Carme Navarra Pruna (Barcelona, 1947).\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 The Lady in the Hat (Portrait of a woman in profile with a floral headdress).\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 Contemporary Art (Catalan School).\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 Mixed media (graphic base with manual pastel and pigment intervention) on textured art 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: 32 x 23 cm | With frame: 52 x 43 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 by hand \"C. Navarra Pruna\" 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 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 Good. Stable support and pigments. Presented with a mat and careful framing in noble wood with a gilded fillet, ready for display.\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 distinguishing value of this profile lies in the physical confirmation of its mixed media technique. Observing the piece up close, the apparent flatness of the graphic base disappears to give way to the relief and warmth of the hand-applied pastel. This direct intervention on the floral detail and skin transforms the work, giving it the human pulse and artisanal mastery characteristic of Navarra Pruna, all preserved by classic framing of excellent craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This artwork comes with a technical sheet and historical context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53462828253517,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0050_a048d74d-2011-402f-b2c8-4d7aba28b646.jpg?v=1772553912","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/carme-navarra-pruna-la-dama-del-sombrero-retrato-contemporaneo-tecnica-mixta","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}