Antonio Vives (1958) - Ciutadella

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Antonio Vives, depicting a rural landscape in full bloom, where the harmony between earth, trees, and horizon conveys calm, fertility, and the serene rebirth of nature. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 42x58x4 cm.
Frame-free dimensions: 38x55 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by the artist on the back of the work.
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.

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The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This painting unfolds before the viewer as a luminous celebration of the agricultural landscape, where nature appears in full awakening and the environment conveys a sense of balance and fullness. The scene is dominated by an extensive alignment of blooming trees that run horizontally across the composition, creating a continuous and harmonious visual rhythm. Their clear, airy canopies gently contrast with the wide, serene sky, generating an atmosphere of calm and clarity that invites a slow, contemplative observation.
In the foreground, the earth takes on an intense and lively presence, with warm tones that suggest fertility and human labor. The ground appears traversed by a path that guides the eye into the landscape, establishing a direct connection between the viewer and the scene depicted. This lower strip adds depth and visual anchoring, reinforcing the feeling of being in a real, traveled, and lived space, where the passage of time is perceived in a calm and natural way.
The row of flowering trees acts as the central axis of the composition, separating the nearby land from the fields that extend beyond. Their dark trunks support light and airy canopies that seem to vibrate with the light, adding movement and freshness. The repetition of these forms does not become monotonous but creates a serene cadence, like a natural sequence that accompanies the landscape and reinforces the idea of continuity and order in the rural environment.
Basically, the fields are displayed in strips of different colors, suggesting diverse crops and generous land. These flat surfaces guide the eye towards a structure in the distance, discreet but significant, which introduces human presence without overpowering nature. This element adds scale and depth, reminding us that the landscape is not only contemplative but also inhabited and worked, integrated into a silent everyday life.
The sky, wide and clear, envelops the entire scene with a sense of spaciousness and tranquility. Its soft hue enhances the overall brightness of the setting and acts as a backdrop that balances the more intense colors of the land and vegetation. There is no drama or tension, but rather a constant harmony that seems to extend beyond the visible boundaries of the painting.
Overall, the work conveys a serene and optimistic vision of the rural landscape, where nature, human labor, and the passing of the seasons are integrated into a visual and emotional balance that invites calm, contemplation, and silent enjoyment of the environment.