José Luis Solá Ferrer (1945) - Fleurs et calme





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Fleurs et calme, an oil on canvas landscape from Spain dating to 1960–1970 by José Luis Solà Ferrer, signed by hand, original edition, measuring 48 cm high by 54 cm wide, sold with frame through Galería.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Solà Ferrer, depicting a serene tree landscape where light, shadows, and the rhythm of the trunks convey calm, balance, and contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.
Dimensions of the artwork: 33x41x2 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by hand by the artist in the lower left, Solà Ferrer.
The piece is in good condition.
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 scene presents us with a natural landscape enveloped in an atmosphere of serenity and freshness, where the scene seems to unfold in a silent, almost suspended moment. From the first glance, the focus is on a group of slender trees that rise vertically and structure the entire composition. Their light, elongated, and rhythmic trunks create a sense of natural order, like living columns supporting the space and guiding the viewer's gaze into the interior of the landscape.
The foreground is dominated by gently rolling terrain, traversed by long shadows cast from the trees. These shadows are not mere secondary elements but create a dynamic play of light and darkness that adds depth and movement. The ground seems to vibrate with green and bluish hues, suggesting the freshness of grass and the moisture of a tranquil natural environment, where the passage of time feels slow and peaceful.
In the middle plane, the trunks are grouped and overlapped, creating an enveloping, almost intimate sensation. The vertical repetition of these forms adds rhythm and visual cohesion, while variations in color and thickness prevent any rigidity. The landscape is not shown descriptively but suggested, inviting the viewer to mentally complete the environment, to imagine the sound of the wind among the leaves or the softness of the light filtering through the trees.
In the background, the landscape opens slightly towards a more open area, where a stretch of water or a luminous clearing is subtly suggested, contrasting gently with the dense foliage. This space provides balance to the composition, offering a visual resting point and enhancing the sense of depth. The shapes become more diffuse in the distance, reinforcing the enveloping atmosphere and the feeling of a landscape that extends beyond what is visible.
The color palette reinforces the impression of calm and harmony. Cool and soft tones predominate, conveying freshness and emotional balance. There are no aggressive contrasts, only delicate transitions that unify the entire scene. The painting does not aim to depict a specific place but to evoke a feeling, a state of mind linked to the contemplation of nature and the intimate experience of the landscape.
Overall, the painting offers a lyrical and serene view of the natural environment, where trees, light, and shadows blend into a balanced composition that invites slow contemplation and an emotional connection with nature.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Solà Ferrer, depicting a serene tree landscape where light, shadows, and the rhythm of the trunks convey calm, balance, and contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.
Dimensions of the artwork: 33x41x2 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by hand by the artist in the lower left, Solà Ferrer.
The piece is in good condition.
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 scene presents us with a natural landscape enveloped in an atmosphere of serenity and freshness, where the scene seems to unfold in a silent, almost suspended moment. From the first glance, the focus is on a group of slender trees that rise vertically and structure the entire composition. Their light, elongated, and rhythmic trunks create a sense of natural order, like living columns supporting the space and guiding the viewer's gaze into the interior of the landscape.
The foreground is dominated by gently rolling terrain, traversed by long shadows cast from the trees. These shadows are not mere secondary elements but create a dynamic play of light and darkness that adds depth and movement. The ground seems to vibrate with green and bluish hues, suggesting the freshness of grass and the moisture of a tranquil natural environment, where the passage of time feels slow and peaceful.
In the middle plane, the trunks are grouped and overlapped, creating an enveloping, almost intimate sensation. The vertical repetition of these forms adds rhythm and visual cohesion, while variations in color and thickness prevent any rigidity. The landscape is not shown descriptively but suggested, inviting the viewer to mentally complete the environment, to imagine the sound of the wind among the leaves or the softness of the light filtering through the trees.
In the background, the landscape opens slightly towards a more open area, where a stretch of water or a luminous clearing is subtly suggested, contrasting gently with the dense foliage. This space provides balance to the composition, offering a visual resting point and enhancing the sense of depth. The shapes become more diffuse in the distance, reinforcing the enveloping atmosphere and the feeling of a landscape that extends beyond what is visible.
The color palette reinforces the impression of calm and harmony. Cool and soft tones predominate, conveying freshness and emotional balance. There are no aggressive contrasts, only delicate transitions that unify the entire scene. The painting does not aim to depict a specific place but to evoke a feeling, a state of mind linked to the contemplation of nature and the intimate experience of the landscape.
Overall, the painting offers a lyrical and serene view of the natural environment, where trees, light, and shadows blend into a balanced composition that invites slow contemplation and an emotional connection with nature.

