{"product_id":"joan-agusti-rodo-calle-medieval-escalinata-1984","title":"Joan Agustí i Rodó — Medieval street with steps, 1984, drawing on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing signed and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1984 by Joan Agustí i Rodó (Terrassa, 1930)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a picturesque corner of traditional Catalan architecture. A sloping street is flanked by old stone buildings, balconies, wooden doors and small flights of steps that form a distinctly historic urban setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artist builds the scene through a descending perspective that leads the eye from the foreground towards the small figures at the far end of the street. On the right, steps lead to a wooden door beneath a stone arch, while a small tiled-roof building in the centre introduces an engaging interplay of volumes and overlapping planes. The façades, rendered through an elaborate network of lines, retain many details of their traditional architecture, from irregular stone blocks to projecting balconies and small windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work stands out for the richness of its drawing and the precision with which different architectural textures are represented. Crossed lines and shading distinguish illuminated walls from areas of shadow, while the figures, reduced to small silhouettes, provide scale and a discreet everyday dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a composition of considerable spatial depth, representative of the artist’s interest in historic corners, vernacular architecture and urban memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoan Agustí i Rodó (Terrassa, 1930)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Catalan draughtsman trained in artistic drawing at the Escola d’Arts i Oficis in Terrassa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter an initial professional period in mechanical work, he devoted himself to drawing, developing a body of work centred particularly on urban landscapes, historic buildings and architectural ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to biographical documentation from his lifetime, he took part in approximately twenty exhibitions, several held in Argentina, and received various awards in art competitions during the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis work has documented representation at the Museo de Bellas Artes Juan B. Castagnino in Rosario, which holds his \u003cem\u003eCalle del Obispo Irurita\u003c\/em\u003e, dated 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joan Agustí i Rodó (Terrassa, 1930).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescriptive title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medieval street with steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drawing, probably ink and charcoal.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please enquire — medium format.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please enquire — medium format.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature and date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed “J. Agustí” and dated 1984 in the lower left corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The paper shows slight age toning. No significant tears or obvious losses in the composition are discernible. Frame with minor signs of handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed under glass, with a broad grey mount and a frame with a metallic finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Taller Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is an engaging example of Joan Agustí i Rodó’s dedication to architectural drawing. We particularly highlight the complexity of its perspective, the meticulous treatment of stone and the way the different buildings form a balanced composition filled with small details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steps, small rooftops and balconies organise the depth of the street. The contrast between shaded walls and light surfaces distinguishes the various planes without disrupting the continuity of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55073181040973,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/IMG_20260506_182754.jpg?v=1792091113","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/joan-agusti-rodo-calle-medieval-escalinata-1984","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}