{"product_id":"jordi-bastit-el-graller-grabado-aguafuerte-original","title":"Jordi Bastit | \"The Graller\" | Original Etching (Final Proof)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA representative work of Catalan popular culture. In this 1980 etching, Jordi Bastit (1930-2008) captures the figure of a traditional musician —the graller— with clean, direct lines, reflecting his technical mastery of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe musician as an icon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe figure of the graller is an essential symbol of Catalan folklore and traditional music. In this piece, Bastit approaches it with admirable economy of resources: he dispenses with complex backgrounds and accessory elements to focus exclusively on the performer's gesture. The etching technique allows the musician's silhouette, the folds of his clothes, and the instrument's structure to be defined with a clarity that almost resembles calligraphy, imbuing the character with sober dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to=\"node-5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical execution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe work stands out for the purity of its line. It is an engraving made on heavy-weight paper, which gives the stroke body and presence. The signature and date on the plate (J. Bastit. 80) along with the pencil signature and the handwritten inscription \"Pr. definitiva\" (definitive proof) in the margin, indicate that we are looking at a proof of excellent printing quality, prior to commercial runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecial Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e As a \"definitive proof\" (Pr. definitiva), it guarantees optimal print quality and greater uniqueness compared to wider print runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Value:\u003c\/b\u003e It represents a living icon of Catalan tradition, captured with a classic technique that preserves the authenticity of the author's original stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReady to display:\u003c\/b\u003e It is delivered framed, with a neutral-toned mat and a simple frame that enhances the elegance of the heavy-weight paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Jordi Bastit (1930-2008).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e El Graller (Catalan Folklore \/ Traditional Music).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Etching on heavy-weight paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Work: 45 x 33.5 cm. With frame: 57 x 46 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed and dated on plate \"J. Bastit. 80\". Hand-signed in pencil \"J. Bastit\" and with the inscription \"Pr. definitiva\" in the margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day guaranteed return for in-person inspection and quality verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhat makes this etching special is its visual clarity. Sometimes, in engraving, the saturation of lines can obscure the essence; here, Bastit does the opposite: he removes everything superfluous. It is a work that conveys absolute calm. Due to its sobriety and the quality of the paper, it fits into any space, whether an office or a living room, providing a touch of history and tradition without ostentation. It is a piece that breathes on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326612230477,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0354_abf41ab3-9dcb-4446-9b7c-d51facf99f55.jpg?v=1784383674","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/jordi-bastit-el-graller-grabado-aguafuerte-original","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}