École européenne (XX) - Portes ouvertes

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art from the European school, which captures the poetic stillness of an everyday urban space, where the absence of human presence highlights memory, waiting, and the calm of the place. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high artistic quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 61x46x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas, hand-signed by the artist in the lower left of the artwork.
· The piece is in good condition.

The artwork 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 transports us to an intimate, quiet urban scene, captured in a moment of everyday calm. The gaze lingers in front of the façade of a building with balconies and an exterior space that suggests a terrace or a small café. Everything seems suspended in a tranquil instant, where the architecture and the atmosphere dialogue without the need for explicit human presence, conveying a sense of anticipation and life held in suspense.
The composition is articulated by vertical and horizontal lines that structure the building's facade. The doors and windows, with their contrasting colors, provide visual rhythm and depth to the space. These openings not only serve an architectural function but also act as narrative elements, hinting at interior stories, past movements, and everyday moments that have taken place behind them.
In the foreground, the tables and chairs arranged outside reinforce the sense of a place designed for gathering and conversation. Yet their current emptiness creates a melancholic and reflective atmosphere. The absence of human figures makes these objects silent protagonists, symbols of a social life momentarily halted, but latent.
Light plays an essential role in the scene. It glides softly across the floor and walls, creating areas of clarity and shadow that add depth and dimension. This lighting is not dramatic, but enveloping and gentle, contributing to a sense of calm and the slow passage of time. The space seems to breathe, as if the air still retained echoes of past conversations.
The color is presented in a balanced way, combining muted tones with more vivid accents that give character to the scene. The chromatic contrasts do not seek to dominate, but to harmonize with the architecture and the urban environment. The whole composition conveys a serene, almost nostalgic atmosphere, where the everyday acquires a poetic value.
Taken as a whole, the painting offers a sensitive and evocative vision of a quiet urban corner, where architecture, light, and everyday objects come together to convey silence, memory, and a calm suspended in time.