Escuela catalana (XIX) - Vida rural en calma

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Catalan school, depicting rural life in perfect harmony with nature, showcasing a serene landscape where time moves slowly and calmness envelops everything. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 78x95x7 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 65x81 cm.
Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

The picture will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This painting depicts a wide, serene rural landscape where nature and daily life blend harmoniously. The scene opens with a green expanse occupying the foreground, where grass and small variations in the terrain convey a sense of freshness and calm. The viewer's gaze gently enters the space, guided by the natural arrangement of the landscape, as if it were a familiar, lived-in, and profoundly peaceful place.
In the center of the composition appears a watercourse that gently meanders, reflecting the surroundings and adding depth to the scene. The river acts as a unifying element between the different planes of the painting, connecting the nearby vegetation with the more distant landscape. Its calm surface suggests silence and stillness, reinforcing the sense of a paused, almost stopped time, where there is no rush or urgency.
On the right, a rural life scene unfolds, adding a human character to the overall composition. A cart stopped beside a draft animal introduces the idea of everyday work and simplicity. The human figure, small in scale but significant, appears integrated into the environment without imposing, like a natural extension of the landscape. Their presence offers a subtle narrative, evoking daily chores carried out in harmony with nature.
Vegetation plays a fundamental role in the visual structure of the painting. Slender and leafy trees rise on both sides of the river, creating a natural frame that surrounds the scene. Their canopies soften the transition between the land and the sky, while the green tones bring balance and freshness. The arrangement of these trees enhances the sense of depth and natural order, without rigidity or artifice.
In the background, the hills and mountains gently rise, wrapped in a light atmosphere that suggests distance and expansiveness. These distant shapes provide stability to the landscape and act as a silent curtain that protects the scene. The sky, broad and luminous, extends over the entire setting with soft clouds that contribute to a balanced and peaceful light, unifying all the elements of the picture.
Overall, the painting conveys a profound sense of calm, simplicity, and balance between humans and nature. The scene invites slow contemplation and the memory of a peaceful rural life, where the landscape is not just a backdrop but a lived, silent space full of harmony.