Rita Martorell (1971) - Retrato en calma

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Rita Martorell, which depicts an intimate and poetic female portrait, where color and expression convey serenity, introspection, and a deep emotional connection. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high quality of its pictorial execution.

· Frame dimensions: 56x61x6 cm.
· Dimensions of the artwork: 24x31 cm.
· Oil on board, hand-signed by the artist in the left corner of the work.
· The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame with protective glass (included in the auction as a gift).

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 presents a female portrait charged with sensitivity and lyricism, where the figure emerges from a vibrant, enveloping chromatic environment. The face, serene and slightly introspective, stands as the central axis of the composition, drawing the viewer's gaze from the very first moment. The expression is gentle, restrained, as if the figure were immersed in an intimate thought or a silent memory, conveying a calm, melancholic and delicate mood.
The wide hat that partially covers the head adds a poetic and protective air to the figure. It does not act only as a descriptive element, but as a frame that envelops the face and integrates it with the background. Its curved shapes dialogue with the volumes of the surroundings, creating a sense of continuity between the figure and the space around it. This element reinforces the idea of refuge and intimacy, as if the figure were sheltering from the outside world.
The use of color is deeply expressive and emotional. Blues, greens, ochers, and oranges overlap and mix freely, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. These colors do not seek realistic representation, but rather to convey moods and sensations. The chromatic contrasts bring vitality to the whole and reinforce the presence of the figure, which seems to emerge from the color itself rather than be simply placed on top of it.
The floral elements that accompany the figure provide a delicate symbolic counterpoint. These flowers, barely suggested yet full of life, introduce a poetic dimension that alludes to nature, to fragility, and to ephemeral beauty. They function as emotional extensions of the portrait, reinforcing the sense of sweetness and contemplation that emanates from the whole.
The background, far from being a simple support, actively participates in the composition. Its fluid and gestural forms envelop the figure and integrate it into an almost dreamlike space. There is no clear separation between the figure and the surroundings, suggesting a fusion between the character's inner world and the space that surrounds them. This spatial ambiguity invites the viewer to interpret the scene from an emotional perspective rather than a narrative one.
Overall, the painting offers an intimate and expressive portrait, where color, form, and emotion merge to convey a sense of serenity, introspection, and delicate poetry.