{"product_id":"jordi-pagans-montsalvatge-sardanas-en-barcelona-maestro-de-la-vibracion-lirica-aguafuerte-iluminado-a-mano","title":"JORDI PAGANS MONTSALVATGE | SARDANAS IN BARCELONA | MASTER OF LYRICAL VIBRATION | HAND-COLORED ETCHING","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eJORDI PAGANS MONTSALVATGE | SARDANAS IN BARCELONA | MASTER OF LYRICAL VIBRATION | HAND-ILLUMINATED ETCHING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAn original hand-illuminated graphic work that captures the traditional dance of Catalonia in front of Barcelona's historic architecture. A highly dynamic print that merges costumbrismo with contemporary lyrical vibration.\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\"\u003eMastery of the costumbrista scene and lyricism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eJordi Pagans i Montsalvatge (Barcelona, 1932 - 2017), an indispensable figure for understanding the evolution of Catalan lyrical figuration, delves into the heart of his land's cultural identity in this work. The artist transports us to a historic square where a sardana is being performed, masterfully capturing the duality of this dance: the shared energy of the dancers in a circle and the solemn presence of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"425\"\u003ecobla\u003c\/i\u003e (the traditional orchestra) elevated in the background. Far from offering static costumbrismo, Pagans imbues the scene with an undeniable internal rhythm, where the monumental architecture in the background acts as a resonating box for human movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual narrative and workshop intervention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnically, the plate is an exhibition of Pagans' purest and most vibrant etching. The agile stroke defines both the ashlar blocks of the facade and the classical ornaments, as well as the fluidity of the skirts and moving bodies. However, the compositional soul of this print lies in its delicate manual illumination. The artist has applied selective touches of red watercolor to the blouse of the central dancer (with her back to the viewer) and to the traditional \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"470\"\u003ebarretinas\u003c\/i\u003e of the musicians. This strategic use of pigment breaks the graphic monochrome and directs the viewer's gaze from the center of the dance circle to the origin of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eUpon closer inspection of the right margin, the handwritten pencil annotation \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003e\"Pagans - (color roig)\"\u003c\/i\u003e can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnique Piece Character:\u003c\/b\u003e The selective manual intervention with red watercolor transforms this edition etching into a unique pictorial work. The chromatic decisions applied directly by the artist give the print an unrepeatable visual heartbeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnthropological and Cultural Testimony:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond its undeniable technical skill, the work is a beautiful visual document of Catalan traditions. The representation of the sardana and the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003ecobla\u003c\/i\u003e gives it a cultural weight that transcends mere aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumentary Value (Workshop Proof):\u003c\/b\u003e The presence of the marginal annotation \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e\"Pagans - (color roig)\"\u003c\/i\u003e provides the incalculable value of the intimacy of the creative process. It is a living document that directly connects the collector with the decisions made in the artist's workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jordi Pagans i Montsalvatge (Barcelona, 1932 - 2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Sardanas in Barcelona (Workshop annotation: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003ecolor roig\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Contemporary Art (Catalan lyrical figuration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original hand-illuminated etching (watercolor) on heavy art paper with natural deckled edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Support (Paper): 36 x 29 cm | Plate mark: 27 x 20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten pencil annotation \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e\"Pagans - (color roig)\"\u003c\/i\u003e in the right margin, indicating the workshop's chromatic directive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection \/ Workshop stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good. Intact support with a wonderfully defined plate mark and the red pigment retaining all its original saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTHE WORKSHOP NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe differentiating value of this scene lies in how Pagans uses color as a common thread in the narrative. The hand-applied red is not decorative; it is a visual anchor that connects the musicians playing the melody with the central figure dancing to it. Added to the calligraphic clarification in the margin (\"color roig\"), this print ceases to be a simple engraving and becomes a workshop rarity full of musicality, dynamism, and cultural roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Dossier Included:\u003c\/b\u003e This artwork comes with an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53470811259213,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0179_4a15b781-eb2e-4fee-bba3-ca48eca5b745.jpg?v=1772579268","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/jordi-pagans-montsalvatge-sardanas-en-barcelona-maestro-de-la-vibracion-lirica-aguafuerte-iluminado-a-mano","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}