École Catalane (XIX) - Lumière d'automne





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Lumière d'automne, an oil on canvas painting from the 19th century Spain, signed by hand, framed, measuring 64.5 x 35 cm, in good condition.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Joaquín Mir school, depicting a twilight landscape where nature and silence unite to convey a deep sense of calm, nostalgia, and inner contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.
• Dimensions of the work: 64.5x35x2 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the lower right.
• The piece is in good overall condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting 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 transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting introduces us to a landscape with an intimate and deeply evocative atmosphere, where nature is wrapped in a twilight light that stains the sky with pink, violet, and soft gray tones. From the first glance, the scene conveys a feeling of silence and recollection, as if time had stood still in a fragile moment between day and night. The winding path in the foreground invites the viewer to enter the depicted space, guiding the gaze toward the heart of the landscape.
In the center of the composition stand two slender trees, with light trunks and almost bare branches, rising gracefully toward the sky. Their presence adds verticality and balance, functioning as a visual axis that organizes the whole. These silhouettes seem to dialogue with the clouds and with the horizon light, creating a poetic connection between earth and firmament. The apparent fragility of their branches reinforces the melancholic character of the scene.
At mid-distance a small stone bridge can be perceived, discreet and almost hidden among the vegetation. This architectural element introduces a human note into the natural surroundings, suggesting ancient paths, movement, and memory. Its dark arch subtly contrasts with the warm tones of the sky, adding depth and mystery. It does not dominate the landscape, but integrates with humility as part of a lived and respected environment.
The surrounding vegetation along the path is dense and varied, with shrubs, herbs, and thickets that seem to sway gently in an invisible breeze. Deep greens blend with ochres, browns, and golden hues, reflecting the passage of the seasons and the natural wear of time. This chromatic richness gives life to the ground and slopes, making the landscape tangible and intimate.
Overall, the work builds a scene of deep serenity and contemplation, where nature, light, and silence combine to create a space charged with contained emotion. It does not seek to impress with grandeur, but to move through simplicity and atmosphere. It is an invitation to pause, to listen to the invisible murmur of the surroundings, and to connect with an intimate and reflective dimension of the landscape.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Joaquín Mir school, depicting a twilight landscape where nature and silence unite to convey a deep sense of calm, nostalgia, and inner contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.
• Dimensions of the work: 64.5x35x2 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the lower right.
• The piece is in good overall condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting 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 transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting introduces us to a landscape with an intimate and deeply evocative atmosphere, where nature is wrapped in a twilight light that stains the sky with pink, violet, and soft gray tones. From the first glance, the scene conveys a feeling of silence and recollection, as if time had stood still in a fragile moment between day and night. The winding path in the foreground invites the viewer to enter the depicted space, guiding the gaze toward the heart of the landscape.
In the center of the composition stand two slender trees, with light trunks and almost bare branches, rising gracefully toward the sky. Their presence adds verticality and balance, functioning as a visual axis that organizes the whole. These silhouettes seem to dialogue with the clouds and with the horizon light, creating a poetic connection between earth and firmament. The apparent fragility of their branches reinforces the melancholic character of the scene.
At mid-distance a small stone bridge can be perceived, discreet and almost hidden among the vegetation. This architectural element introduces a human note into the natural surroundings, suggesting ancient paths, movement, and memory. Its dark arch subtly contrasts with the warm tones of the sky, adding depth and mystery. It does not dominate the landscape, but integrates with humility as part of a lived and respected environment.
The surrounding vegetation along the path is dense and varied, with shrubs, herbs, and thickets that seem to sway gently in an invisible breeze. Deep greens blend with ochres, browns, and golden hues, reflecting the passage of the seasons and the natural wear of time. This chromatic richness gives life to the ground and slopes, making the landscape tangible and intimate.
Overall, the work builds a scene of deep serenity and contemplation, where nature, light, and silence combine to create a space charged with contained emotion. It does not seek to impress with grandeur, but to move through simplicity and atmosphere. It is an invitation to pause, to listen to the invisible murmur of the surroundings, and to connect with an intimate and reflective dimension of the landscape.

