Post-impressionist school (XX) - Tulips on a blue background

FLOWERS ON A BLUE BACKGROUND

Oil on canvas
Signed

Second half of the 20th century

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK

1.1 Technique and support

Oil on canvas.
Painterly application with a material quality, featuring broad brushstrokes and visible impasto, especially in the petals and background.

1.2 Signature

Signed in the lower left area in red.
The script appears to correspond to “L. Martínez” (documentary verification pending).

1.3 Dimensions

Canvas: 50 x 60 cm
With frame: 70 x 80 cm
Two-tone wooden frame, with blue details that dialog with the artwork’s background.

2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION

2.1 Composition

Two large flowers occupy the central plane, depicted up close with an almost monumental focus.
The intense blue background creates a vibrant contrast with the warm tones of the petals.
The composition is frontal, balanced and direct.

2.2 Color treatment

Three large chromatic fields dominate:
Deep blue background
Bright yellows and ochres in the petals
Intense greens in the stems
The blue–orange complementary contrast generates a highly appealing visual energy.

2.3 Materiality and texture

Noted:
Impasto in the petals
Deliberate texture in the background
Expressive yet controlled brushwork
The painted surface responds very well to side light.

3. STYLISTIC CONTEXT

3.1 School
Contemporary figurative painting from the second half of the 20th century.
It sits within a tradition of still life reinterpreted with a contemporary chromatic language.

3.2 Influences
The work dialogues with:
Chromatic Expressionism
Modern decorative painting
Late post-Impressionist tendencies
It prioritizes chromatic intensity over botanical naturalism.

4. CONDITION

4.1 Support

Canvas properly stretched on a frame.
Structurally stable.

4.2 Painted surface

Overall good condition.
Intact texture.
No significant losses observed.

4.3 Frame

Frame of good presence, suited to the work and in proper condition.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.

5. GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

5.1 Cataloguing

Work presented as signed modern figurative painting, second half of the 20th century.
Attribution based on formal and technical analysis.

5.2 Professional commitment

Barcelona Art Gallery offers:
Absolute transparency
Additional information available upon request
Direct communication with the buyer
Complete follow-up of the transaction

5.3 Packing and shipping

Professionally specialized packing
Enhanced protection for frame and surface
Insured certified shipping
Full logistical tracking
International shipping available

6. COLLECTOR'S OPPORTUNITY

6.1 Decorative value

A piece with great visual impact.
Ideal for contemporary interiors, bright spaces or rooms with modern design.

6.2 Wall presence

The framed size (70 x 80 cm) provides strong decorative presence without being excessive.

6.3 Market

Medium-large flowering works with strong chromaticism continue to perform well in the national market.