Rosa Serra (1944) - NO RESERVE - Cosecha sobre la mesa

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Rosa Serra, depicting a still life scene that celebrates the abundance and simple beauty of the harvest fruits. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions of the artwork: 73x60x2 cm.
Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left, Rosa Serra.
The piece is in perfect condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

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This painting depicts a still life scene that exudes warmth, balance, and a rural tradition. The composition opens with a tipped-over basket spilling out a variety of fruits, mainly apples in red, green, and yellow tones. The basket, woven with dark fibers, maintains a sturdy yet flexible shape that suggests years of use, and it is presented tilted over a light cloth that gently spreads across the surface. This cloth, with its folds and subtle shadows, adds a sense of contained movement that contrasts with the stillness of the objects, giving the scene a natural, domestic harmony.
Apples, with their vibrant colors and glossy surfaces, seem to capture the very essence of the harvest. Some rest inside the basket, others have rolled onto the cloth, and one more is set apart on the right side, as if the artist wanted to suggest the passage of time and the spontaneous gesture of a hand that dropped the fruit. The chromatic variety—from deep red to yellowish green—offers a visual dialogue that evokes freshness, abundance, and simplicity. Each fruit displays irregularities that make it more realistic: spots, tone variations, shadows that hint at volume and naturalness.
On the right, two red peppers add a vibrant chromatic accent that breaks the warm monotony of the scene. Their elongated, shiny shape creates a stark contrast with the rounded apples, providing formal variety within the overall balance. Beyond them, on the surface, corn cobs in golden tones extend, suspended as if just hung to dry. Their grains, arranged with natural precision, convey the feeling of a rich agricultural life full of textures and colors. The combination of corn, fruits, and peppers tells the story of a complete and diverse harvest.
The background of the painting consists of soft brushstrokes in shades of blue, lilac, and gray, creating a peaceful and slightly diffuse atmosphere. This treatment of the rear space allows the foreground elements to stand out without aggression, forming a scene where everyday life becomes a subject of aesthetic contemplation. The light seems to penetrate evenly into the composition, illuminating the basket, the cloth, and the corn cobs with a delicacy that highlights their reliefs, textures, and colors. The surface of the table, with its neutral tone and visible stroke, reinforces the idea of rusticity and homely simplicity.
Overall, the painting conveys the beauty of rural life and the charm of everyday objects, transforming a domestic scene into a visual poem full of calm and abundance. The careful arrangement of each element, the balance between light and shadow, and the harmonious combination of colors evoke the essence of nature in its simplest and most generous state. It is a work that invites one to pause, to contemplate the stillness of the moment, and to appreciate the richness hidden in life's simplest gestures.