Ramón Carreto (1936) - Umbral de luz






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“Umbral de luz”, a Neoexpressionist oil painting from Spain (1980–1990) by Ramón Carreto, sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Work by the painter Ramón Carreto (Badajoz, 1936), which reflects with notable expressive force an interior scene, full of atmosphere and narrative depth. The composition centers on a closed space, rendered with loose, impasto brushwork, where the play of light and shadow builds an intimate and suggestive atmosphere.
It highlights especially the luminous contrast between the dim interior and the intense light that bursts from the doorway opening, a device that guides the viewer's gaze and adds dynamism to the scene. The figure in the background, barely hinted at, introduces a human and narrative element that reinforces the evocative character of the work, inviting an open and personal reading.
The palette, dominated by dark, greenish, and earthy tones, is enriched by more vivid color accents in the foreground objects, treated with ease and painterly sensitivity. This balance between stain, color, and light is representative of Carreto's visual language, in which matter and atmosphere assume a leading role.
This is a work of striking visual impact, connecting with the intimate and expressive painting the artist has developed throughout his career, and it is particularly appealing both aesthetically and to collectors.
The artwork is framed, ready for display.
Seller's Story
Work by the painter Ramón Carreto (Badajoz, 1936), which reflects with notable expressive force an interior scene, full of atmosphere and narrative depth. The composition centers on a closed space, rendered with loose, impasto brushwork, where the play of light and shadow builds an intimate and suggestive atmosphere.
It highlights especially the luminous contrast between the dim interior and the intense light that bursts from the doorway opening, a device that guides the viewer's gaze and adds dynamism to the scene. The figure in the background, barely hinted at, introduces a human and narrative element that reinforces the evocative character of the work, inviting an open and personal reading.
The palette, dominated by dark, greenish, and earthy tones, is enriched by more vivid color accents in the foreground objects, treated with ease and painterly sensitivity. This balance between stain, color, and light is representative of Carreto's visual language, in which matter and atmosphere assume a leading role.
This is a work of striking visual impact, connecting with the intimate and expressive painting the artist has developed throughout his career, and it is particularly appealing both aesthetically and to collectors.
The artwork is framed, ready for display.
