Post-impressionist school (XX) - Land and memory

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Post-Impressionist school, depicting a serene rural landscape where trees, fields, and a small village blend into an atmosphere of calm, balance, and rootedness with the land. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 60.5 x 66 x 5 cm.
Frameless dimensions: 35x40 cm.
Oil on board signed by hand by the artist on the back of the artwork.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame with protective glass (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 places us before a rural landscape with a warm and enveloping atmosphere, where the gaze naturally delves into a space dominated by serenity and balance. In the foreground, the trunks of several trees rise with solid presence, marking the composition vertically and acting as a natural frame for the scene. These robust, organic shapes convey a sense of closeness and rootedness, as if the viewer were standing in the shade of these trees, observing the environment calmly and attentively.
The layout of the land gently guides the eye towards the background, where the landscape unfolds in successive planes that alternate between green and ochre tones. The ground appears traversed by paths and clearings that suggest everyday use of the space, without the need for visible human figures. Everything conveys the subtle imprint of rural life, present yet silent, harmoniously integrated into the natural surroundings. There is no tension or drama, but rather a peaceful continuity between earth, vegetation, and the horizon.
In the middle ground and in the background, a small architectural core emerges, composed of compact buildings with simple volumes. These structures cluster together, forming a recognizable village silhouette, topped by a tower that slightly stands out from the rest. This vertical element introduces a visual and symbolic reference point, recalling human presence and the history of the place, yet without overpowering the surrounding nature. The village seems to blend with the landscape, as if it had grown naturally from it.
The use of color reinforces the feeling of warmth and closeness. Earth tones, reddish and golden hues dominate, balanced by soft greens and muted blues in the sky. This chromatic harmony creates a welcoming atmosphere, almost autumnal, where time seems to pass slowly. The transitions between colors are not abrupt but gradual, contributing to a sense of visual unity and spatial continuity.
The sky, although occupying a smaller portion of the composition, plays a fundamental role by enveloping the scene with a serene and steady light. It is not a protagonist sky, but a tranquil curtain that accompanies the landscape without distracting attention. Its presence reinforces the depth and breadth of the space, balancing the visual weight of the trees in the foreground and the structures in the background.
Overall, the painting conveys an intimate and serene view of the rural landscape, where nature and architecture coexist in harmony, evoking tranquility, rootedness, and a balanced relationship between humans and their environment over time.