MA RAVENTÓS | DREAMY LANDSCAPE WITH TEXTURES AND MOON | MATERIAL INFORMALISM | MIXED MEDIA ON PANEL

An atmosphere of nocturnal silence where the textile material is integrated into the painting to create a tactile geography.

HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS

The Poetics of Matter This work by Maria Àngels Raventós belongs to the rich tradition of Catalan Informalism, where painting ceases to be a flat window and becomes an object with its own distinct character. The artist does not seek to represent a literal landscape, but rather to evoke an atmospheric sensation, possibly nocturnal or cosmic, using lyrical abstraction as her vehicle.

Visual Analysis: Stratigraphy and Collage The piece stands out for its complex technical construction, typical of an artist who masters graphic and material resources.

• Texture: The most distinctive element is the incorporation of tarlatan or gauze adhered to the support in the middle area. This fabric creates a physical grid that traps the pigment, generating a visual vibration that breaks the flatness of the painting and suggests the erosion of a mountain or the foam of a wave.

• The Composition: It is structured in horizontal bands. A base of deep and solid indigo blue anchors the work, above which rises an atmospheric zone in ochre, gray and white tones.

• The Symbolism: In the upper area, a white circular shape —reminiscent of a full moon— acts as a light source, surrounded by floating blue spots that balance the composition and add movement to the stillness of the whole.

WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY?

• Technical Richness: It is an original work, not a reproduction. The mixture of paint and textile collage gives it a subtle three-dimensional quality that varies according to the lighting of the space.

• Serene Aesthetic: The palette of cool blues combined with warm earth tones creates a very relaxing image, ideal for spaces for rest or reading. It is a gentle abstraction that invites contemplation.

• Female Authorship: Raventós is a recognized name in the Catalan art circuit, especially valued for her sensitivity in the treatment of surfaces and engraving.

• Versatile Format: Its compact size yet presence allows it to be easily placed in wall compositions or as a single piece in small spaces.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Author: Maria Àngels Raventós (Signed "MA Raventós" in the lower right corner).

• Title / Theme: Abstract Composition / Dreamscape.

• Year/Period: Contemporary (Late 20th century).

• Technique and Support: Mixed media (painting and fabric collage) on board.

• Dimensions: Artwork: 47 x 32.5 cm | Frame: 64 x 49 cm.

• Signature: Handwritten in light paint in the lower right corner.

• Provenance: Private collection. It has a label on the back certifying its authenticity.

• Condition: Excellent. The integration of the collage materials is solid and the colors retain their vibrancy.

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THE WORKSHOP NOTE

What made me choose this piece is the subtlety of the gauze. At first glance, it looks like a textured painting, but upon closer inspection, you discover the weave of the fabric beneath the color. It's that kind of "invisible" detail that demonstrates the artist's skill. It's a quiet, elegant work that doesn't shout at the wall, but rather whispers.

Includes Collector's Dossier: This work is delivered accompanied by a technical sheet and historical context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.