Juli Batallé i Murla (1926-2010) - Paisaje verde

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Juli Batallé, depicting a serene natural landscape where meadows, groves, and mountains come together to convey balance, calm, and harmony with nature. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions of the artwork: 33x41x2 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by the artist in the lower right, J. Batallé.
The piece is in good condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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



This painting invites us to enter a wide, luminous natural landscape, where the sense of depth and serenity dominates from the first glance. The space is organized into successive planes that guide the eye from the foreground, occupied by an open meadow, to the mountainous background that closes the scene. The light is evenly distributed, enveloping the entire scene in a calm and stable atmosphere, as if time had stopped in a moment of complete tranquility.
In the foreground, there is an expanse of golden and green grass, dotted with small chromatic variations that add vitality to the terrain. A path or light band runs horizontally across this area, marking a gentle transition to the middle ground. This element introduces a subtle visual rhythm and indirectly suggests human presence, as a traversed or familiar space, without the need for figures explicitly inhabiting it.
The middle plane is dominated by a mass of lush and varied trees, whose canopies create a play of lights and shadows that adds density and freshness to the landscape. The green tones are rich and nuanced, conveying the feeling of vibrant, thriving vegetation. The irregular arrangement of the trees avoids any compositional rigidity, reinforcing the naturalness of the environment and its organic character.
In the background, a mountain range gently rises, marking the horizon with undulating and contained profiles. The mountains are not imposing or dramatic but blend harmoniously with the rest of the landscape. Their cooler tones contrast with the warm greens of the valley, creating a sense of distance and depth that visually expands the scene and reinforces the idea of territorial breadth.
The sky, broad and slightly shaded, completes the composition by adding balance and brightness. It does not act as the main element but serves as a serene support that accompanies the landscape without imposing itself. Its presence contributes to a sense of stability and continuity, closing the scene naturally and envelopingly, without tension or excessive contrasts.
Overall, the painting conveys a harmonious and serene view of nature, where valley, vegetation, and mountain coexist in perfect balance, evoking calm, spaciousness, and a deep connection with the natural environment.