A lithograph by Francesc Todó titled Diagonal, signed and marked “P.A.” in pencil. A foreground palm tree overlaps the façade of a Banco Sabadell office, identified by the “BS” sign.
Palm tree and façade
Fine green fronds spread across the left half of the image and cross the building’s rectangular panels. The ochre trunk contrasts with the pale pink façade and the green glazing on the ground floor.
Signs and windows
Repeated windows and horizontal divisions form a regular grid behind the foliage. The “BS” sign and small notices in the lower windows introduce everyday details. Fine lines and softly coloured inks keep both the architectural structure and the branching fronds visible.
Technical details
Artist: Francesc Todó (Tortosa, 1922 - 2016).
Title / Theme: Diagonal (Urban facade with palm tree and Banco Sabadell sign).
Period: Contemporary Art (Lyrical and post-cubist figuration).
Technique and Medium: Original lithograph on heavyweight lithographic art paper.
Dimensions: Support (Paper): 33 x 29 cm | Image impression: 24 x 19 cm.
Signature and Inscriptions: Signed by hand "Todó" and cataloged as "P.A." (Artist's Proof) in pencil in the lower margin.
Provenance: Personal archive / Studio collection.
Condition: Very good. The support remains intact and the print is clear, preserving its pastel colour balance.
The Taller Note
The palm tree occupies the left half of the image, its fine green fronds crossing the façade’s rectangular grid. A warm ochre trunk contrasts with the pale pink building and the darker green glazing below. Repeated window panels establish a regular rhythm behind the foliage. The “BS” sign and the small notices in the lower windows introduce everyday details within the restrained architectural composition.
