• Gerard Sala: Eixir, part of a female figure with a blue shoe before a structure opening onto the sea.
  • Vista de una técnica mixta de composición vertical: cielo azul con nubes en espiral blancas, mar azul oscuro abajo y estructuras blancas verticales en primer plano.
  • Detalle de una pierna femenina de piel azulada y de un fondo de mar y estructuras blancas, en técnica mixta sobre papel.
  • Detalle de la cadera y la pierna blancas con sombras azules, y de un fondo de mar azul con nubes alargadas.
  • Detalle de un zapato de tacón azul y de la pierna, con una ventana al mar azul con nubes alargadas.
  • Detalle del zapato de tacón azul, la pierna y el mar azul oscuro al fondo, sobre un suelo claro.
  • Detalle de una pierna con zapato de tacón azul ante estructuras blancas y un cielo azul con nubes.
  • Detalle de una esquina de la composición con un triángulo gris y la firma «Gerard Sala» y la fecha abajo a la derecha.
  • Reverso del papel con la firma «Gerard Sala» y el título «Eixir» en tinta azul y un sol dibujado.
  • Vista de la composición: una pierna femenina con zapato de tacón azul en una estancia con ventana al mar, con un triángulo gris en el suelo.
  • Reverso del marco, con panel de corcho, una etiqueta y la firma «Gerad Sala» escrita arriba.
  • Vista completa de la técnica mixta sobre papel: pierna femenina con zapato de tacón azul ante una ventana al mar, con un triángulo gris abajo.
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Gerard Sala — "Eixir" (Female Figure) — Mixed media on paper — 1994

Gerard Sala — "Eixir" (Female Figure) — Mixed media on paper — 1994

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An original 1994 composition where Gerard Sala captures the movement of a female figure through clean lines and strong color contrast. Dominated by the author's characteristic blue tones, "Eixir" is a piece of contemporary aesthetics that stands out for its visual directness and excellent technical execution.

The Synthesis of Form

In this piece, Gerard Sala plays with the limits of geometric figuration, using elements reminiscent of graphic advertising or pop art. The work dispenses with traditional volumes, opting for a plane of absolute white that outlines the female silhouette. The contrast of this textureless body against vibrant backgrounds, worked in grays and ultramarine blues, creates a clear sense of depth and perspective.

The Visual Concept of "Eixir"

True to its title (a Catalan word meaning "to go out" or "to emerge"), the composition shows a frozen instant: the step outwards. The figure, wearing a high-heeled shoe, breaks the spatial frame of the room to enter a landscape of clouds and water. It is a visual representation of movement executed with great economy of strokes, demonstrating the author's technical mastery in structuring space using only color and void.

Technical Sheet

  • Author: Gerard Sala (Tona, 1942 – Badalona, 2024).

  • Title / Theme: "Eixir" (Female figure in landscape).

  • Era: 1994.

  • Technique and Support: Mixed media (watercolor and inks) on heavy paper.

  • Dimensions: 68 x 49 cm.

  • Signature and Inscriptions: Signed and dated ("Gerard Sala 27 - 1 - 94") in the lower right corner of the obverse. Titled, signed, and with original illustrations on the reverse.

  • Provenance: Secondary art market. Label from Lamas Bolaño house (Barcelona).

  • Condition: Excellent. The support remains firm and the pigments retain their original vibrancy, with no signs of dampness or discoloration from sunlight.

  • Inspection Guarantee: 30-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and verify its pictorial quality.

The Taller Note

The strong lines of this female figure contrast with the white areas of paper. The reserved support participates in the composition and has a visual weight comparable to the painted areas.

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