Joan Iranzo (1928-2006) - NO RESERVE - El barrio que asciende

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Joan Iranzo, depicting a sunny street in a traditional neighborhood, full of color, calm, and everyday life, viewed with an evocative and luminous gaze. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 39.5 x 61.5 x 4 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 31x52.5 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 an urban scene bathed in light, where a row of houses lines a street that gently ascends toward the horizon. The composition invites you to immerse yourself in the warm, almost intimate atmosphere of the place, as if the viewer were taking a peaceful stroll through this serene neighborhood. The light-colored facades, some worn by the passage of time, contrast with the deep shadows that dwell beneath the balconies and in the side corners. The simple architecture reflects a humble and authentic environment, far from modern haste, where each wall seems to hold silent stories.
As the view progresses through the scene, the presence of balconies and external structures protruding from the houses stands out, adding a sense of closeness and everyday life. The variations in wall colors — from warm tones to soft and cool shades — provide visual richness and suggest different hours of light that have tinted the neighborhood over the days. The clear sky, a luminous blue, complements the composition by balancing the chromatic strength of the houses with a touch of serenity.
The street, depicted with a range of earthy colors that blend and overlap, grants dynamism and movement to the painting. The visible textures seem to narrate the natural wear of a path traveled by generations. Where the light strikes, flashes emerge that guide the eye toward the background, where the more distant structures take on more intense tones, creating a natural transition between proximity and distance. The harmony between light and shadow adds depth and makes the scene breathe with a silent vitality.
On the right side, the posts and cables crossing the sky add a contemporary touch, providing verticality and structure to the scene. These elements reinforce the impression of a space that is inhabited and active, where the everyday intertwines with the picturesque. Although no human figures appear, the implicit presence of those who live there is felt in the details: the shadows under the porches, the strokes suggesting open windows, the doors that seem used day after day.
Overall, the painting conveys the essence of a warm, bright, and lively neighborhood, where light transforms the ordinary into something deeply evocative. The combination of vibrant colors, striking contrasts, and a composition that invites exploration makes this work an open window to a place that feels close, real, and deeply human.