{"product_id":"j-bonellach-claustro-santana-1979-tinta-papel","title":"J. Bonellach — Santana Cloister, 1979 — ink on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural view of a cloister, signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Bonellach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting an arcaded gallery opening onto an interior courtyard with vegetation. The composition is executed in black ink, through meticulous line work, hatching, and contrasts that allow for the description of architectural elements and the creation of a marked sense of depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the reverse is the handwritten inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Claustro Santana\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 3, 1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cloister and its architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scene is viewed from inside a covered gallery. In the foreground, several cylindrical columns rise, resting on molded bases and topped by capitals with abundant vegetal ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove them rests a succession of arches and vaulted surfaces that occupy a good part of the upper area of the composition. The perspective of the columns draws the eye toward the courtyard, where a stone wall, small architectural openings, and various plants appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tree crosses the scene diagonally, introducing a natural element that contrasts with the geometry of the supports and walls. Potted plants and vegetation complete the representation of the interior space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription on the reverse identifies the scene as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaustro Santana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the building's location could not be established with certainty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk drawing and the treatment of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition stands out for its use of parallel and cross-hatching to construct architectural volumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe columns feature progressive shading that accentuates their cylindrical form, while the capitals are worked with more irregular lines that describe their ornamental motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper areas of the gallery concentrate the darkest ink spots, creating a contrast with the illuminated courtyard. This distribution of light and shadow allows for the distinction of different planes and reinforces the depth of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pavement, ashlar blocks, and vegetal elements receive differentiated graphic treatments, showing special attention to the textures of each surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthorship and inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work bears the signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"J. Bonellach\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the lower margin of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full name or artistic trajectory of the signatory could not be documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains the annotation \"Claustro Santana,\" followed by \"3-5-79.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J. Bonellach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Claustro Santana, according to the inscription on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20th century. Inscription dated May 3, 1979.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black ink on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paper mounted on a secondary support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 × 19.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"J. Bonellach,\" in the lower area of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Claustro Santana\" and \"3-5-79,\" handwritten on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Historical architecture, cloister, and interior courtyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState of conservation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The support shows abundant spots of oxidation and aging, especially visible around the image. Remnants of adhesive and signs of a previous mounting are observed. The composition maintains good legibility, with the architectural details clearly discernible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObservations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The geographic identification of the cloister and the artist's trajectory could not be documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interest of this composition lies especially in the treatment of the architecture. The ink hatching precisely describes the shafts and capitals, while the arrangement of the columns creates depth. The contrast between the dark gallery and the vegetation in the courtyard provides balance to the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55009752940877,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0207_95681669-0602-4330-9023-de70b934084e.jpg?v=1791591238","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/j-bonellach-claustro-santana-1979-tinta-papel","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}