• Street scene by Mariano Brunet with tall buildings, a car, a cart and a dedication at the bottom.
  • Detalle de una calle con un coche oscuro y un carro tirado por un caballo, con una dedicatoria y la firma «Mariano Brunet» abajo, en acuarela.
  • Detalle de una calle estrecha con edificios en tonos rosados, un coche oscuro, un carro y figuras, en acuarela.
  • Detalle de los edificios de la calle en tonos rosados y ocres y de la parte superior del coche, en acuarela.
  • Detalle de los edificios altos y de los balcones de la calle, en tonos ocres y rosados.
  • Reverso del papel con una dedicatoria manuscrita y la firma, fechada en diciembre de 1960.
  • Vista completa de la acuarela sobre papel con margen: calle con edificios, un coche y un carro, con dedicatoria y firma abajo.
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Mariano Brunet — Urban Scene with Dedication (1960) — Original watercolor

Mariano Brunet — Urban Scene with Dedication (1960) — Original watercolor

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Filtered light and urban genre scenes. A testament to the transition to modernity and a historical document that intertwines the trajectory of two Spanish creators.

The synthesis of the urban landscape and atmosphere

Mariano Brunet stands out in this piece for his mastery of perspective and his ability to capture the luminous vibration of the city. As can be seen in the work, the composition contrasts the animal traction of a classic carriage with the silhouette of a vintage car, creating a visual record of a society in full transformation. The author uses a warm palette, dominated by ochre, sienna, and grey tones, applying watercolour with a looseness that blurs architectural outlines to prioritise the atmosphere and the impact of light on the facades.

An invaluable document of provenance: The Gallart link

Beyond its undeniable technical quality, the commercial and historical relevance of this watercolour lies in its inner history. The handwritten dedication "Para Don Manuel Gallart en prueba de afecto" (To Don Manuel Gallart as a token of affection) transforms the painting into a historical document of the first order. This direct gift between Mariano Brunet and the painter Manuel Gallart places the piece at the epicentre of mid-20th-century artistic intellectualism, giving it impeccable traceability and an aura of mutual respect that elevates its status within the Spanish art market.

Technical Data Sheet

  • Artist: Mariano Brunet.

  • Title / Theme: Urban scene with carriage and automobile / Architectural costumbrismo.

  • Year: Circa 1960.

  • Technique: Original watercolour.

  • Support: Heavyweight art cardstock.

  • Dimensions: 20.5 x 16.5 cm.

  • Inscriptions: Signature in the lower left corner and autograph dedication "Para Don Manuel Gallart en prueba de afecto" (To Don Manuel Gallart as a token of affection).

  • Style / Movement: Urban Post-Impressionism / 20th Century Spanish School.

  • Provenance: Private Collection (Formerly in the collection of painter Manuel Gallart).

  • Condition: Excellent. The pigments maintain their original saturation and the support is intact, with no signs of acidity.

The Taller Note

Mariano Brunet’s watercolour brings together the study of light, urban perspective and a connection with the history of its period.

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