FRANCESC TODÓ | SALA DALMAU | GALLERY HISTORY | ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH (26/100)

FRANCESC TODÓ | SALA DALMAU | HISTORY OF GALLERIES | ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH (26/100)

A carefully crafted original lithograph that pays homage to the legendary Barcelona gallery, capturing the essence of Todó's amiable Post-Cubism in a strictly limited edition, numbered and signed by the artist.

HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS

The mastery of synthesis and cultural memory

Francesc Todó (Barcelona, 1922 - 2016) establishes himself in this work as the great lyrical chronicler of Catalan cultural life. Titled "Sala Dalmau," the print is a heartfelt tribute to one of the most emblematic institutions in Barcelona's gallery scene, a space intimately linked to the consecration of figurative avant-garde art. Through his unmistakable language of Post-Cubist synthesis, Todó strips urban architecture of its noise and heaviness, transforming the gallery's facade into an exquisite exercise in serenity, order, and geometric proportion.

Visual narrative and the mastery of reflection

The composition stands out for a masterful visual play of "picture within a picture," showcasing the works displayed inside the storefront. However, the true technical feat lies in the treatment of the glass panes: through a subtle superposition of cool inks (cobalt blues and sky blues), Todó manages to capture the reflection of trees and street light on the gallery's glass. This optical illusion endows the seemingly flat facade with an unexpected depth and vital pulse, perfectly balanced by tonal accents in the moldings and classical capitals.

WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?

• Condition: The print is preserved in optimal conditions. Printed on high-grammage lithographic paper, it maintains its structural integrity intact, with pigment absorption that retains one hundred percent of the vibrancy and balance of its original palette.

• Historical and Artistic Relevance: Belonging to a strict edition of 100 copies (this being 26/100), the work bears the author's autograph validation. It is a tangible piece of Barcelona's contemporary art history, ideal for scholars and lovers of classic gallerism.

• Aesthetic Potential: The sophistication of its pastel tones and the amiable rigor of its geometry make it a visually very serene piece. It is extremely versatile, capable of bringing an undeniable accent of intellectualism and elegance to any contemporary space.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Artist: Francesc Todó (Barcelona, 1922 - 2016).

• Title / Theme: Sala Dalmau (Facade of the historic art gallery).

• Period: Contemporary Art (Lyrical and Post-Cubist figuration).

• Technique and Medium: Original lithograph on high-grammage art paper.

• Edition / Run: Limited edition of 100 copies. Copy 26 / 100.

• Dimensions: Support (Paper): 29 x 33 cm.

• Signature and Inscriptions: Signed "Todó" and numbered "26/100" in manuscript pencil in the lower margin.

• Provenance: Private collection / Historic Sala Dalmau edition.

• Condition: Excellent. Intact paper with clean margins and magnificent saturation of the lithographic inks.

THE WORKSHOP'S NOTE

The great distinguishing value of this definitive edition is the astonishing technical resolution of the reflections in the glass. Todó's ability to suggest the exterior (the trees and the street atmosphere) reflected in the gallery's display window, using exclusively flat inks, demonstrates an absolute mastery of the lithographic medium. It is a well-rounded, impeccably executed work that encapsulates the master's respect and elegance for the craft of gallerism.

Includes Collector's Dossier: This work comes with an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.