Juan Batalla (XX) - Tierra habitada

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Juan Batalla, depicting an intimate rural landscape where houses, trees, and mountains blend into an atmosphere of calm, rootedness, and serenity. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 36x44x4 cm.
Frameless dimensions: 25x34 cm.
Oil on board signed by the artist at the bottom left, Batalla.
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 places us before a rural scene of an intimate and evocative nature, where traditional architecture and nature intertwine in a silent balance. From the first glance, the composition conveys a feeling of retreat, as if the landscape depicted belonged to a paused time. The forms appear solid but softened, integrated into a natural environment that surrounds and protects them, creating an atmosphere of calm and familiarity.
In the foreground, the earth and vegetation stretch out with deep, nuanced greens, creating a lively and organic base for the scene. The terrain appears slightly undulating, with areas of shadow and light that add visual rhythm and depth. This lower strip acts as a transitional space between the viewer and the core of the landscape, inviting a slow and natural visual immersion into it.
The middle plane is dominated by rural constructions with simple, compact volumes, which are grouped in a harmonious way. These buildings do not seek to impose themselves but are presented as an inherent part of the landscape, almost emerging from the very earth. Their robust shapes and warm tones gently contrast with the surrounding greenery, reinforcing the sense of rootedness and permanence. Alongside them, the presence of natural elements adds balance and visual continuity.
On the right, a prominent tree introduces verticality and dynamism into the composition. Its dark, organic silhouette acts as a counterpoint to the more geometric forms of the structures, creating a dialogue between the natural and the built. This tree not only structures the space but also provides a sense of protection and shelter, like a silent guardian of the place.
The background of the painting opens up to a mountainous landscape in bluish, subdued tones, suggesting distance and depth. The mountains appear softened, enveloped by a wide, changing sky that completes the scene with a contained light. This backdrop reinforces the idea of tranquil isolation and a deep connection with the natural environment, without elements that disrupt the overall serenity.
Overall, the scene conveys a poetic and serene view of the rural world, where nature and architecture coexist in perfect harmony, evoking silence, memory, and an intimate and enduring relationship between humans and the land.