{"product_id":"mariano-brunet-escena-urbana-dedicatoria-gallart-acuarela-1960","title":"Mariano Brunet | Urban Scene with Dedication (1960) | Original Watercolor","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiltered light and urban genre scenes. A testament to the transition to modernity and a historical document that intertwines the trajectory of two Spanish creators.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe synthesis of the urban landscape and atmosphere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eMariano 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAn invaluable document of provenance: The Gallart link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eBeyond 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Don Manuel Gallart en prueba de afecto\" (To Don Manuel Gallart as a token of affection) transforms the painting into a historical document of the first order.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eArtist Link (Provenance):\u003c\/b\u003e The fact that it was a personal gift to the painter Manuel Gallart gives the work an unbeatable provenance. For the discerning collector, owning a painting that belonged to the private collection of another renowned artist is an absolute guarantee of authenticity and prestige.\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\"\u003eHistorical and Costumbrista Record:\u003c\/b\u003e Dated around 1960, the watercolour represents the virtuosity of Spanish figurative painting from the mid-century. The urban theme, which blends tradition and progress, is highly sought after by collectors and investors of contemporary classical art.\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\"\u003eCabinet Work:\u003c\/b\u003e Its intimate format and the use of technical cardboard, which ensures the firmness and luminosity of the pigments, make it a gem designed for close display and high-end paper art collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariano Brunet.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Urban scene with carriage and automobile \/ Architectural costumbrismo.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1960.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Original watercolour.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavyweight technical cardboard.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20.5 x 16.5 cm.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Urban Post-Impressionism \/ 20th Century Spanish School.\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 data-path-to-node=\"13,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Collection (Formerly in the collection of painter Manuel Gallart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent. The pigments maintain their original saturation and the support is intact, with no signs of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Workshop Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIn the appraisal and collecting of the Spanish school, provenance is the determining factor that multiplies the value of an investment. This watercolour by Mariano Brunet is not just an impeccable exercise in urban light and perspective; it is a fragment of history. The direct and documented connection with Manuel Gallart gives it museum quality, making it a strategic acquisition for collectors who demand impeccable pedigree and a profound narrative in their art holdings.\u003c\/p\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 set comes with a research study, technical data 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":53510627131725,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0182_ba6e5dc5-4c3f-4ee7-9f5d-5f931af8835f.jpg?v=1773139046","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/mariano-brunet-escena-urbana-dedicatoria-gallart-acuarela-1960","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}