{"product_id":"lluis-mallafre-guasch-barco-varado-en-la-arena-escuela-de-vilanova-acuarela-sobre-papel","title":"LLUÍS MALLAFRÉ GUASCH | BOAT STRANDED ON THE SAND | VILANOVA SCHOOL | WATERCOLOR ON PAPER","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eLLUÍS MALLAFRÉ GUASCH | BOAT STRANDED ON THE SAND | VILANOVA SCHOOL | WATERCOLOR ON PAPER\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCoastal perspective, fluid wash technique, and ethnographic record. An original work by Lluís Mallafré Guasch that documents the maritime tradition of the Catalan coast through meticulous watercolor and graphite work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Record of Maritime Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLluís Mallafré Guasch (1914-2007), a prominent figure in the landscape tradition of Vilanova i la Geltrú, documents the reality of the coast in this piece. The work focuses on a fishing boat resting on the sand, a recurring motif in his oeuvre that serves as a visual testament to the maritime labors of Garraf. The artist prioritizes the structural accuracy of the boat, the resting mast, and the detail of the rigging over a purely anecdotal representation of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Wash Technique and Studio Marks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eMallafré uses a restrained palette of earth tones, ochres, and soft blues for the surroundings, introducing a striking chromatic counterpoint in the green stripe of the boat's hull. He applies color while preserving the white of the paper to create volume and luminosity in the wood. It is essential to note the marks on the support: the tear on the left margin and the intervention with opaque white pigment in the upper corner, elements that highlight its nature as a field sketch or direct working material from the painter's studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eDocument of the Vilanova School:\u003c\/b\u003e Mallafré Guasch is a well-established name with a presence in local institutions. His work on paper is fundamental to understanding the evolution of coastal landscape painting south of Barcelona throughout the 20th century.\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\"\u003eThematic and Ethnographic Rigor:\u003c\/b\u003e Representations of traditional boats and fishing gear constitute a core of high historical interest, much valued by collectors focused on Mediterranean maritime heritage and documentary fidelity.\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\"\u003eAuthenticity of the Process:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite the evident marks of time and imperfections on the support, these characteristics reaffirm its nature as a direct work. It offers the collector the possibility of acquiring an original and honest sketch, ideal for studying the artist's composition and brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Lluís Mallafré Guasch (1914 – 2007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded Boat (Coastal Landscape \/ Seascape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original watercolor and graphite on paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 x 31 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"L. MALLAFRÉ\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Catalan Landscape \/ Vilanova School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" 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=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e With period marks. The central area containing the boat maintains excellent readability and chromatic freshness. As seen in the image, the support presents a visible crack\/crease in the left third and an application of opaque white material in the upper left corner, characteristic of a studio document's handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTHE WORKSHOP'S NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eIn maritime collecting, the interest lies in the accuracy with which the artist captures the volumes and tools of the naval trade. Mallafré achieves this here through a confident mastery of perspective, using pencil strokes as the skeleton of the watercolor. This work is a direct visual document; an ethnographic acquisition, designed to bring territorial roots and history to a specialized collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work comes with a 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":53494000812365,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0163_01_039fad43-36cc-4bcc-a5c6-57986039008d.jpg?v=1772888065","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/lluis-mallafre-guasch-barco-varado-en-la-arena-escuela-de-vilanova-acuarela-sobre-papel","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}