J. CARBONELL | FISHING (CATALAN COSTUMBRISM) | ARTIST'S PROOF (A.P.) | SEPIA ETCHING

J. CARBONELL | THE FISHING (MEDITERRANEAN CUSTOMS) | ARTIST'S PROOF (A.P.) | SEPIA ETCHING

The nobility of the seafaring trade captured in an Artist's Proof of exceptional tonal richness. An immaculate chalcographic print that pays homage to the figurative tradition of the Mediterranean.

HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS

The Noucentista heritage and the dignity of labor

This superb original chalcographic print takes us back to the essence of the Catalan coast's regional customs through the unmistakable and elegant line work of Jaume Carbonell. The composition focuses on two barefoot fisherwomen on the sand, carrying heavy baskets with the day's catch against a sketched maritime horizon. Carbonell resolves the scene with masterful economy of lines, directly linking to the aesthetic of Noucentisme: he does not seek drama, but the serene and monumental exaltation of the female figure and the dignity of traditional work.

The warmth of sepia and the press's mark

Technically, the great success of this edition is the abandonment of black in favor of a monochrome inking in sepia tones. This chromatic choice bathes the scene in a warm and nostalgic light, maximizing the expressiveness of the volumes and highlighting the textures of the clothes and fish scales with an impeccable contrast full of nuances.

WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?

• Artist's Proof (A.P.) Status: The handwritten inscription "P A" in pencil places this work at the pinnacle of graphic collecting. It guarantees that we are looking at one of the first impressions taken from the matrix, personally reserved by the artist and excluded from the mass commercial run. It is synonymous with absolute freshness and sharpness in the copper plate's impression.

• Saturation and Tonal Richness: As one of the first printings, the copper retained the ink optimally. The result is a deep, vibrant, and perfectly balanced sepia, without worn areas or unwanted veils.

• Gallery-Level Preservation: Printed on high-grammage cotton paper with noble natural deckled edges, the work is presented in pristine condition. Its structural purity makes it an unmissable acquisition for the rigorous graphic cabinet.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

• Author: J. Carbonell.

• Title / Theme: "The Fishing" / Scene of fisherwomen (Seafaring customs).

• Technique and Support: Original etching (printed in sepia ink) on high-grammage cotton paper with natural deckled edges.

• Edition / Cataloging: Artist's Proof (A.P.), handwritten in pencil by the artist in the lower left corner. Out-of-commerce copy.

• Signature and Inscriptions: Hand-signed in pencil "J. Carbonell" in the lower right corner.

• Dimensions: Support (Paper): Approx. 35 x 28.5 cm | Plate mark: Vertical format.

• Provenance: Private collection / Artist's archive.

• Condition: Excellent. Museum quality. Intact paper, free of oxidation spots (foxing) and with impeccable ink saturation.

THE WORKSHOP'S NOTE

Acquiring an Artist's Proof is, in essence, acquiring the print as the creator envisioned it before the matrix suffered the slightest commercial wear. "The Fishing" is a work of well-rounded technical execution. The timeless elegance of Carbonell's line work and the enveloping warmth of the sepia inking make it a piece of striking magnetism, designed for collectors who demand the highest quality standard a workshop can offer.

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