{"product_id":"lourdes-mojica-antiga-casa-figueres-barcelona-expresionismo-urbano-oleo-sobre-carton-1997","title":"LOURDES MOJICA | ANTIGA CASA FIGUERES (BARCELONA) | URBAN EXPRESSIONISM | OIL ON CARDBOARD (1997)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e LOURDES MOJICA | ANTIGA CASA FIGUERES (BARCELONA) | URBAN EXPRESSIONISM | OIL ON CARDBOARD (1997)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA vibrant and luminous interpretation of the most emblematic modernist jewel of the Ramblas, endorsed by the prestigious Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e In this 1997 work, Lourdes Mojica presents a highly personal vision of one of Barcelona's architectural icons: the \u003cb\u003eAntiga Casa Figueres\u003c\/b\u003e (now Pastelería Escribà), located on La Rambla. The artist departs from photorealism, embracing a style closer to expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e Visually, the work stands out for its bold use of black outlines, which delineate the architectural forms like the lead cames of a stained-glass window, containing a burst of color within. Mojica captures the ornamental essence of the modernist building: the \u003ci\u003etrencadís\u003c\/i\u003e mosaics, the curves of the arches, and the corner sculpture are rendered with patches of saturated color (cadmium yellows, turquoise blues, and violets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe lighting suggests a nighttime or sunset scene, where the artificial light from inside the shop is projected outwards, making the shop windows glow. The cardboard support, common in \u003ci\u003eplein air\u003c\/i\u003e or quick sketch painting, allows the oil paint to absorb, leaving a matte, velvety texture that is very appealing to the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eInstitutional Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e The artwork includes the \u003cb\u003eoriginal Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/b\u003e from the \"Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc,\" one of Barcelona's oldest and most respected artistic institutions (founded in 1893, where Gaudí, Miró, and Tàpies trained). This guarantees its origin and quality.\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\u003eBarcelona Iconography:\u003c\/b\u003e For lovers of Barcelona, ​​Casa Figueres is a temple. Owning an original painting of this building is like possessing a fragment of the city's visual memory.\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\u003e\"Time Capsule\" Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e The artwork is \u003cb\u003eintact\u003c\/b\u003e , retaining its original plastic packaging. This guarantees that the paint layer is fresh, free of environmental dirt and oxidation, just as it left the studio almost 30 years ago.\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\u003eColorful and Decorative:\u003c\/b\u003e Its cheerful and warm palette acts as a focal point. It's ideal for breaking up the monotony of a white wall or for kitchens and dining rooms with personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lourdes Mojica Ferrer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Antiga Casa Figueres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on cardboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 35 x 50 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"L. Mojica 97\" 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=\"13,6,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes certificate of authenticity attached to the back of the \"Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc\" (Petit Format Exhibition at the Cercle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Impeccable (Mint). The artwork has never been removed from its original protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day money-back guarantee to inspect the work in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e THE WORKSHOP NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e What makes this piece special is its provenance. The fact that it comes certified by the Cercle de Sant Lluc is no small detail; it speaks to an artist deeply rooted in the city's established cultural scene. I love how she's handled the facade's glass: instead of painting it transparent, she's filled it with color, conveying that magical feeling characteristic of Catalan Modernism. It's a cheerful, small but powerful piece, perfect as a gift or to start a collection of urban art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/strong\u003e This work is delivered accompanied by a technical sheet and historical context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858201571661,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0127_02.jpg?v=1764355822","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/lourdes-mojica-antiga-casa-figueres-barcelona-expresionismo-urbano-oleo-sobre-carton-1997","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}