École catalane (XX) - NO RESERVE - Ciel en expansion

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Catalan school, depicting a vibrant sky full of colorful clouds spreading over a marine horizon, expressing calm, light, and spaciousness. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions of the artwork: 38x46x1 cm.
Oil on board, hand-signed by the artist in the lower right.
The piece is in good condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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

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This painting shows an immense celestial expanse in full chromatic display, where the clouds become the absolute protagonists of a deeply evocative scene. The sky, which occupies almost the entire composition, appears constructed through large irregular bands of color that overlap and blend in a vibrant visual rhythm. The pinks, reds, blues, and grays create a constantly moving aerial landscape, as if the atmosphere is breathing with a slow, majestic cadence. This combination of intense and soft colors creates an impression of transition, possibly between day and night, where light plays a crucial role in shaping the environment.
In the upper areas, the clouds take on warm tones ranging from pale pink to vibrant red, bringing a luminous energy that fills the entire sky. These masses seem to float gently, stretching horizontally like layers of cotton dyed by the sunlight or twilight. The overlay of warm colors over the cool ones creates a powerful and harmonious contrast, suggesting a moment of intense natural beauty. The variation in stroke density adds an emotional, almost poetic character to this part of the work.
In the center, the blues dominate the scene with different shades that evoke depth and serenity. Dark blue stripes are seen blending with lighter, almost sky-blue tones, creating a feeling of a lively, open, and expanding sky. The gray and white clouds crossing this area add volume and dynamism, breaking the uniformity and adding texture to the whole. The combination of cool colors in this central band enhances the calm atmosphere, contrasting with the warm intensity of the upper clouds.
At the bottom, the artwork suggests a marine horizon tinged by the reflections of the sky. Although depicted in a simplified manner with broad strokes, the visual effect is clear: the water's surface captures the pink, gray, and bluish tones descending from the sky, creating a soft and extended reflection. This area, more subdued and blurred, adds a point of rest to the composition, balancing the chromatic strength of the sky. The sea appears still, like a sheet of silver or colored glass illuminated by the sunset.
Overall, the painting conveys a profound sense of spaciousness, freedom, and atmospheric beauty, capturing a unique moment in the sky where light and color dialogue in perfect harmony. The work invites viewers to contemplate, breathe, and be carried away by the vastness of a celestial landscape full of nuances, emotion, and serenity.