Baptiste Corbin (1943) - Le pouls de l'eau

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Baptiste Corbin, which captures a moment of harmony and absolute serenity in nature, where water, light, and flowers come together to convey inner peace and contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.

· Frame dimensions: 47×37×3 cm.
· Dimensions of the work: 40x30 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the right-hand corner of the work, Corbin.
· The piece is in good condition.

The artwork comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting unfolds before the gaze like a haven of calm where the water seems to breathe slowly. The surface of the pond stretches into soft, undulating planes, speckled with circular leaves that float with a serenity almost musical. Among them emerge flowers in pink and white tones, standing upright with delicacy, as if guarding the silence of the place. The light filters in an intimate way, creating reflections that glide and merge, inviting the viewer to pause and contemplate without hurry.
The color palette speaks to nature from an emotional depth: greens that range between emerald and turquoise sustain the aquatic landscape, while the vibrant pinks of the flowers bring a note of life and tenderness. The contrast with the golds and yellows of the central reflection suggests a precise moment of the day, perhaps a tranquil sunset, when the sun caresses the water and turns it into a warm and changing mirror. Each color seems placed to suggest balance, as if nothing were out of place.
The flowers, raised on delicate stems, appear as small islands of light and fragility. Some cluster together, others separate, creating a visual rhythm that guides the eye from one edge of the painting to the other. They do not compete with each other; rather, they converse in silence, sharing space with natural harmony. The leaves, for their part, create a calm, enveloping base, contributing a sense of depth and continuity.
Water acts as a space of transit between the real and the dreamlike. Blurred reflections suggest movement, even though everything remains calm, as if time had stopped right at that perfect moment. There is a sense of introspection, of contemplation, that invites one to immerse themselves emotionally in the landscape. The painting does not demand immediate interpretation; it offers itself as a sensory experience that unfolds little by little.
Overall, the work conveys an atmosphere of contemplative peace, where light, water, and flowers merge into a scene that evokes inner balance and a connection with the essential. It is a space where nature does not impose itself, but welcomes, allowing the viewer to find rest, beauty, and a whisper of silence that endures beyond the gaze.