{"product_id":"simolt-vista-del-pueblo-de-pinell-de-brai-tarragona-oleo-sobre-lienzo","title":"Simolt | View of the Village of Pinell de Brai (Tarragona) | Oil on Canvas","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA textured and vibrant landscape that captures the unmistakable essence of Pinell de Brai, suspended over the cliffs of the Terra Alta region. A work of great plastic force, executed with Simolt's characteristic structured brushwork and saturated palette, ideal for collectors who value a personal and energetic interpretation of the Catalan territory.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Suspended Architecture of Terra Alta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePinell de Brai is no ordinary village; it is a gravity-defying settlement, perched on a rocky ridge overlooking a rugged valley in Tarragona. Simolt, an artist who demonstrates a profound knowledge of Catalonia's inland landscape, addresses the compositional challenge posed by this unique topography in this oil on canvas. The work does not seek mere photographic reproduction, but rather the capture of an atmosphere and a structure. The artist arranges the elements diagonally, following the natural profile of the cliff, which gives the painting an ascending dynamism that culminates in the bell tower of the Church of Sant Martí, the highest point of the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatter as a Construction Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA visual analysis of Simolt's technique reveals a predilection for material impasto and tectonic brushwork. There are no precise contours or superfluous details; the terracotta and ochre houses, the cultivated fields in the foreground, and the bluish mountains in the background are built from layers of oil applied decisively, possibly using a palette knife or stiff-bristled brushes. This technique allows the artist to texturize the work, assimilating the very matter of the paint to the roughness of the rock and the inland earth. The chromatic palette is rich and saturated: earth tones dominate the scene, balanced by the intense greens of the vegetation and the resounding blue of the sky filtering through the clouds, generating a contrast of great visual power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy is this piece key to your collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrestigious Geographical Identification:\u003c\/b\u003e The clear and unmistakable representation of Pinell de Brai, a village known for both its dramatic location and its Modernista \"Wine Cathedral,\" adds specific historical and cultural value to the piece, making it very attractive for regional art collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpressive Material Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Simolt's style, focused on the structure of color patches and the strength of the stroke, places this work in a modern trend of Catalan landscape painting that prioritizes visual emotion over academic realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreat Decorative Presence:\u003c\/b\u003e The dimensions of the work (38 x 54 cm) and the intensity of its chromatic palette, enhanced by a high-quality period frame, make it an immediate focal point, capable of giving character to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Simolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Subject:\u003c\/b\u003e View of Pinell de Brai Village (Tarragona) (Descriptive Title).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-20th Century (Approx. 1960s-1970s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 x 54 cm (artwork) | (Estimated with frame: ~55 x 71 x 6 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"SIMOLT\" 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=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market, private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good. The pictorial layer remains stable and the colors retain their original intensity. The canvas shows no slackening or visible repairs. It comes framed with the original frame visible in the attached photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 days guaranteed return to inspect the artwork in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThis oil painting by Simolt is a piece that \"commands\" the space. Its main value lies in the perfect balance between the abstraction of the material brushwork and the figuration of the recognizable profile of Pinell de Brai. It is an honest painting, with strength and great plastic dignity. Due to its format and subject matter, it works excellently as a central piece in an office, living room, or hallway, combining perfectly in both renovated rustic environments and more contemporary spaces seeking a counterpoint of historical warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Dossier Included:\u003c\/b\u003e This artwork comes with an exhaustive research study, technical data sheet, and historical context about the village of Pinell de Brai and the artist's style, prepared and printed by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"228\"\u003eEl Taller del Coleccionista\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53580113707341,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0065_45332f33-d962-424b-8616-1ccc82cc35d8.jpg?v=1774349647","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/simolt-vista-del-pueblo-de-pinell-de-brai-tarragona-oleo-sobre-lienzo","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}