Ángel Ries (1943) - A orillas del río

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Ángel Ries, which portrays the harmonious coexistence between the city and the river, showing a serene urban landscape where architecture, light, and water merge in a scene of calm and balance. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the artwork: 50x61x2 cm.
Hand-signed oil on canvas by the artist in the lower right.
· 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 painting will be professionally packaged 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 shipments are available.

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This painting shows a serene and luminous urban view, where a row of buildings extends along the bank of a tranquil river. The structures, arranged in an almost continuous line, create a colorful and harmonious façade that combines varied volumes, different heights, and a rich diversity of soft tones. The scene is presented from a frontal perspective, allowing a clear appreciation of the direct relationship between the city and the water that reflects it.
The buildings stand out for their Mediterranean character, with warm and pastel-colored facades ranging from yellows and ochres to greens and faded pinks. Balconies, windows, and shutters repeat in a rhythmic pattern, imparting a sense of order and everyday life. Some towers and taller structures rise above the ensemble, giving verticality and breaking the dominant horizontality, which adds visual interest and depth to the composition.
The sky occupies a prominent part of the scene and is shown as wide, clear, and bright, with soft clouds drifting over a light blue background. This open atmosphere reinforces the sense of calm and stability, enveloping the city in an even light that enhances the colors of the façades without glare. The clarity of the sky contributes to a sense of a tranquil day, without hurry or tension.
At the bottom, the river acts as a natural mirror that reflects the city and the sky with slight ripples. The reflections are not perfectly sharp, but slightly blurred, which adds movement and a sense of quiet life. The strip of green vegetation that separates the water from the buildings introduces a natural element that balances the urban presence and softens the transition between architecture and landscape.
The composition is carefully balanced between sky, city, and water, creating a clear and pleasing visual structure. The scene does not require visible human figures to convey presence and activity; the buildings and their reflection suggest a living, inhabited city, but at rest. Everything in the frame seems to invite slow contemplation and to enjoy the dialogue between the built environment and the natural.
Taken together, the painting offers a harmonious and luminous view of a city beside the river, highlighting the tranquil beauty of everyday architecture integrated into a serene and balanced landscape.