{"product_id":"enric-beltran-messa-oleo-original-patio-rural-costumbrismo","title":"Enric Beltrán Messa | Rural Patio with Figure and Chickens | Original Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA luminous vision of rural domestic life. An original oil on canvas notable for its mastery of chromatic chiaroscuro and the freedom of its impressionistic technique.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMediterranean Light in Spanish Costumbrismo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Valencian painter Enric Beltrán Messa (1940-2006), trained at the Superior Schools of Fine Arts of San Carlos (Valencia) and Sant Jordi (Barcelona), belongs to the solid tradition of the Levante school. In this work, the artist moves away from grand narratives to dignify everyday life. The scene portrays a working courtyard with clear Mediterranean architecture, where a female figure and some farm birds take center stage in a moment of stillness under the afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThermal Composition and Loose Brushwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe canvas structure is articulated by a strong luminous division. Beltrán Messa resolves the shaded area (on the left) with a cool palette of violets and bluish-greys, a direct inheritance from Impressionist color theory. In stark contrast, the illuminated area bursts forth in ochres, oranges, and whitewash whites. Technically, the painter uses agile, impasto brushstrokes that prioritize the overall impression over meticulous detail. The chickens and laundry are precise color spots that add movement to the composition and act as visual anchor points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eAtmosphere and Warmth:\u003c\/b\u003e The successful capture of sunlight hitting the whitewashed walls conveys a physical sensation of warmth. It is a work that brings luminosity and life to any room.\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\"\u003eTechnical Mastery of Color:\u003c\/b\u003e The treatment of colored shadows—avoiding the use of black or dirty grey—demonstrates a profound knowledge of the craft and of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\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=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecorative Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Its format and pleasant subject matter make it easy to integrate into interior design projects, serving as an excellent traditional counterpoint in rustic settings or spacious kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\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 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 Rural courtyard with figure and chickens (Spanish Costumbrismo).\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 (Spanish Contemporary Art).\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 Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 55 x 46.5 cm (canvas). Delivered with frame.\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 \"B. Beltrán Messa\" 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, 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 Excellent. The pictorial layer is stable and firm, retaining the vibrancy and intensity of the original pigments.\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 14-day 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's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe technical feature that truly adds value to this canvas is the resolution of the dark areas. Executing a shadow cast on a white wall and making it appear transparent and rich in chromatic nuances is a complex task. Beltrán Messa solves this with absolute rigor by applying those mauve and bluish tones to the left wall. In addition, details like the hung laundry and the chickens give the piece a domestic veracity that indicates that this house is \"alive.\" It is a very well-structured, joyful, and impeccably executed figurative painting.\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 work is accompanied by an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"170\"\u003eEl Taller del Coleccionista\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52848457908557,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0082_02.jpg?v=1764262236","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/enric-beltran-messa-oleo-original-patio-rural-costumbrismo","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}