Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - Figura en espera

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Torner de Semir, depicting a female figure as a symbol of introspection and sensitivity, immersed in a poetic space where emotion, identity, and mystery intertwine. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions of the artwork: 65x54x1 cm.
Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist on the lower left margin of the work, Miquel Torner de Semir.
The piece is in good condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting depicts a female figure emerging with an immediate expressive force, situated in an ambiguous space where the real and the imagined seem to coexist without clear boundaries. The face, with delicate features and a wide gaze, conveys a mixture of innocence, introspection, and slight bewilderment. Her large, attentive eyes appear to observe the viewer with silent curiosity, while the expression on her face suggests an emotional pause, as if the figure were suspended in a moment of intimate reflection.
The body posture reinforces that feeling of quietude loaded with meaning. The figure is presented half-length, with a slight tilt that adds dynamism without breaking the overall serenity. The hands, gathered and close, hold a small element that introduces a secondary point of focus and adds a symbolic dimension to the scene. The body does not impose itself on the space but integrates into it naturally, showing a fragile yet firm presence, contained yet expressive.
The figure's attire combines deep and contrasting tones that enhance its presence and define its silhouette. The clothing is not merely descriptive but seems to be part of the emotional language of the painting, adding intensity and character. The headpiece, striking and unique, crowns the figure and adds an almost theatrical air, as if it were a character from a symbolic story or an inner world full of poetic references.
The environment surrounding the figure is not defined precisely but is constructed from free forms, color patches, and soft contrasts. This undefined background acts more as an emotional setting than a concrete place, reinforcing the idea that the scene takes place in a mental or symbolic space. Small dispersed elements in the background suggest the presence of life or memories, but without imposing, always maintaining the focus on the central figure.
The use of space and forms creates a constant dialogue between the figure and its environment. There is no clear separation between the two, but rather a fusion that invites interpretation of the image from multiple perspectives. The figure seems to belong to the landscape as much as the landscape appears to emerge from it, creating an intimate relationship between identity and environment, between physical presence and emotional world.
Overall, the painting conveys a sense of delicacy, mystery, and emotional depth, inviting the viewer to contemplate not just a female figure but a state of mind, an evolving identity, and a symbolic universe filled with sensitivity and visual poetry.