Fernando Vega (1903-?) - Tierra abierta

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Fernando Vega, depicting a wide and serene rural landscape where earth, vegetation, and architecture come together to convey calm, balance, and continuity over time. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

Dimensions with frame: 33x41x5 cm.
Frameless dimensions: 19x27 cm.
Oil on board signed by hand by the artist in the lower right, F. Vega.
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 unfolds before the viewer as a broad and serene view of the landscape, where the horizontality of the terrain and the expanse of the sky create an immediate sense of open, breathable space. The scene is arranged in a balanced manner, allowing the viewer to visually traverse the surface without obstacles, as if standing before a familiar and silent territory. The light is soft and uniform, enveloping the entire scene with an atmosphere of sustained calm that invites slow, reflective contemplation.
In the foreground, there is a surface of open fields, worked and natural at the same time, where green and ochre tones alternate, creating a lively and organic texture. The land does not appear rigid or geometric but is marked by gentle irregularities that add naturalness and depth. These color variations suggest the richness of the earth and the passing of the seasons, conveying a sense of continuity and rootedness in the rural landscape.
In the middle ground, the composition is structured through the presence of plant masses that add verticality and visual rhythm. A group of tall, slender trees slightly stands out to one side, serving as a counterpoint to the horizontal breadth of the field. These vertical forms do not disrupt the harmony of the overall scene but rather reinforce it, acting as reference points that guide the viewer's gaze toward the background of the landscape.
In the background, an elevated construction emerges, discreetly outlining the horizon, introducing an architectural element of great symbolic significance. This human presence does not dominate the scene but integrates respectfully into the natural environment, suggesting history, memory, and continuity. The distance softens its contours, reinforcing the sense of remoteness and depth, and establishing a silent dialogue between nature and civilization.
The sky occupies an essential part of the composition, stretching broad and serene over the landscape. Its muted and uniform tones contribute to the overall atmosphere of quietude, without dramatics or extreme contrasts. It acts as a unifying element that envelops earth, vegetation, and architecture in the same light, reinforcing the sense of stability and balance.
Overall, the painting conveys a peaceful and harmonious view of the rural landscape, where fields, trees, and architecture coexist in balance, evoking silence, permanence, and a deep connection between humans and the land.