Miquel Tort Masgrau (1920) - El rincón del agua - NO RESERVE

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Miquel Tort Masgrau, depicting a serene natural corner where water and vegetation blend in an environment of calm, balance, and silent contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 76x67x8 cm.
Frame-free dimensions: 55x46 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 picture shows an intimate and serene natural corner, where a small watercourse gently flows among lush trees and abundant vegetation. The scene is built on a delicate balance between light and shadow, creating an immersive atmosphere that invites slow contemplation. The space feels enclosed, almost secret, as if it were a hidden place accessible only after venturing into nature.
Trees play a leading role in the composition, rising with sturdy trunks and branches that intertwine in an organic dance. Their canopies filter the light, creating shifting reflections on the water and ground. The leaves, depicted with a richness of shades, convey a sense of gentle movement, as if a light breeze were sweeping across the landscape. This vegetation is not chaotic but harmonious and perfectly integrated.
The water, calm and silent, acts as a natural mirror that doubles the beauty of the surroundings. Its surface reflects the trunks, branches, and green tones of the foliage, creating a sense of depth and continuity. The current seems slow, almost immobile, reinforcing the idea of absolute calm. The viewer can imagine the faint sound of the water moving between the banks, barely perceptible.
The vegetation bordering the stream provides great visual and emotional richness. Low plants, shrubs, and scattered flowers add texture and color to the scene, suggesting a fertile and lively environment. These elements soften the transitions between land and water, removing any rigid boundaries and making everything flow naturally. The landscape does not seem manipulated but rather respected and allowed to grow freely.
In the background, the scene slightly opens up, revealing greater spatial depth. The tones become softer and brighter, creating a sense of distance and openness. This contrast between the darker foreground and the lighter background guides the eye and reinforces the feeling of being in a real, livable space, where each plane serves a visual and emotional purpose.
Overall, the painting conveys a profound sense of peace and harmony, depicting an intimate natural landscape where water, trees, and light coexist in a serene balance that invites silence and inner contemplation.