Enric Ginesta (1948) - Ciudad en verde

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Enric Ginesta, which represents the serene coexistence between urban life and nature, transforming an everyday corner into a space of calm and balance. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Frame dimensions: 80x64x5 cm.
· Dimensions of the work: 64 × 48 cm.
Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the right-hand corner of the work, Ginesta.
· The piece is in good condition.

The artwork comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting depicts an urban scene viewed through a dense presence of vegetation that acts almost like a natural frame. The gaze enters the space as if moving among leaves and branches, gradually discovering a cluster of buildings rising in the background. It is not a frontal or direct view, but a scene observed from some distance, as if the spectator were hidden among the vegetation, contemplating daily life from an intimate and quiet place. This way of looking brings a sense of calm and closeness, making the urban landscape feel welcoming and human.
Buildings rise with simple shapes and well-defined volumes, blending naturally into the surroundings. Their clear facades softly contrast with the deep greens of the trees, creating a balanced dialogue between architecture and nature. They do not dominate the scene; rather, they seem to coexist with it, as if the passage of time had allowed vegetation to reclaim its space. The windows and balconies hint at interior life, silent stories that unfold behind the walls, though they are not shown explicitly.
Vegetation is abundant and enveloping, occupying a large part of the composition and contributing movement and freshness. The leaves, arranged freely and dynamically, create a sense of vibration and vitality. The trees not only decorate the surroundings but also structure the scene, guiding the gaze toward the center and creating depth. This vegetal presence conveys a sense of refuge, as if the urban space were softened by the constant contact with nature.
In the lower part of the painting, the path introduces a depth axis that guides the eye toward the background. On it appear some everyday elements, such as vehicles and a human figure barely hinted at, which provide scale and reinforce the idea of daily life. These details do not break the scene's tranquility, but rather complete it, showing a paused moment, an ordinary moment transformed into something worthy of contemplation. Life passes slowly, integrated into the landscape.
The light pervades the entire scene with a clear, open atmosphere, reinforcing the sense of serenity. There are no harsh contrasts or dramatic shadows, but rather balanced lighting that unifies all the elements. The sky, visible between the buildings and the treetops, adds breadth and visual relief, closing the composition with a sense of clarity and natural order.
Taken together, the painting conveys a harmonious vision of urban life in dialogue with nature, where the everyday becomes poetic and intimate. It is a scene that invites slow contemplation, the enjoyment of small corners, and the sense of well-being that arises when city and vegetation coexist in balance.