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Raúl Sango — Original mixed media: Abstract River Landscape

Raúl Sango — Original mixed media: Abstract River Landscape

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A composition that balances the expressiveness of material abstraction with subtle landscape figuration. A representative work of Spanish art from the 1970s, dominated by the power of color and gesture.

This work, signed by Raúl Sango (1924-1998), places us in a riverside or wetland environment interpreted through a lens of contemporary abstraction. The composition is articulated through a series of quick and energetic vertical strokes in green and ochre tones, suggesting the presence of fluvial vegetation, such as reeds or willows, without resorting to literal representation.

In contrast to the impulsive splash of color, Sango introduces schematic graphic elements that give the work scale and spatial narrative. The silhouette of a boat in the lower-left margin anchors the aquatic theme, while the clean lines of a bridge in the central axis create remarkable visual depth, inviting the viewer to explore the landscape structured by the artist.

Chromatic Gesture and Spatial Structure

The technique employed stands out for its forceful use of impasto, probably applied with a palette knife, which gives the paper support a marked relief and tactile quality. The freshness and luminosity of the emerald greens, energized by subtle reddish accents, contrast radically with the sobriety of the black line that defines the bridge's architecture. It is a pictorial exercise where expressive brushstrokes engage in perfect harmony with linear drawing.

Technical Data Sheet

  • Author: Raúl Sango (Alcazarquivir, 1924–1998).

  • Title / Theme: River Landscape with Boat and Bridge / Riverside and wetland landscape.

  • Technique: Mixed media (pigment with material load and graphic line) on paper.

  • Support: Thick drawing paper.

  • Dimensions: 50.5 x 55 cm.

  • Inscriptions: Signed "San.go" in the lower right corner.

  • Style / Movement: Landscape Abstraction / Spanish Expressionism of the 70s.

  • Provenance: Private Collection.

  • Condition: Good. The support maintains its structural integrity and adequate tension to support the material relief of the pigments.

The Taller Note

This painting shows how Raúl Sango condenses a natural landscape through abstract forms and strongly expressive textures.

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