Luis Sinovas (1956-2010) - Contemplación






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Contemplación is an original oil painting by Luis Sinovas (1956-2010), from the 1970s period, measuring 65 cm wide by 50 cm high, signed by hand, sold with a frame, and produced in Spain under the Impressionism style by Galería, with the image title and dimensions explicitly stated.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Luis Sinovas, which represents the union and introspection of three figures who contemplate the horizon together as a symbol of the future and hope. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
• Dimensions of the work: 50x65x2 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner, Sinovas.
• The piece is in good 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 expert from IVEX (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents an open and silent scene in which three figures stand before a wide, clear landscape, dominated by a long green stretch that blends with a sky in bluish, nuanced tones. The composition is organized horizontally, with a clear division between the foreground, occupied by a wall in violet color with a marked texture, and the background, where the field extends to the horizon. The figures, placed on the wall, appear suspended in a moment of pause, as if time had stopped to capture an intimate and reflective scene.
On the left side, a child wearing a bright red garment introduces a point of chromatic energy that contrasts with the sobriety of the surroundings. His posture, slightly leaning backward with his legs hanging, conveys a mix of carefree attitude and contemplation. Beside him, another young person with darker clothing maintains an equally restrained demeanor, with the body slightly turned toward the landscape. Both seem to look toward the open field, sharing a silence that needs no words. Their faces are barely defined, reinforcing the universal character of the scene and inviting the viewer to project personal emotions and memories.
On the right stands a taller female figure, wrapped in a long blue dress that falls gracefully to the edge of the wall. Her presence introduces verticality and balance to the composition, countering the dominant horizontality of the landscape. The woman gently tilts her head toward the children, as if attentive to them or sharing their same contemplative mood. The contrast between the deep blue of her attire and the luminous green of the field creates a serene and enveloping chromatic harmony. The relationship among the three figures suggests a close, perhaps familial, bond filled with protection and emotional closeness.
The distant landscape, wide and open, conveys a sense of freedom and expansiveness. The horizon line is low, granting prominence to the sky and reinforcing the idea of vastness. In the distance, soft shapes hint at hills or mountains, barely perceptible, adding depth without distracting from the core of the scene. The uniform, expansive green field functions as a symbol of hope, growth, and continuity. The simplicity of the surroundings contrasts with the emotional complexity suggested by the figures, creating a poetic tension between the exterior and the interior.
The foreground wall acts as a transitional element between the viewer’s space and the represented world. Its surface, marked by variations in color and shades, provides weight and stability to the composition. The children’s legs hanging over this wall create a dynamic detail that breaks the rigidity of the horizontal line. The triangular arrangement formed by the three figures provides visual cohesion and structural balance, guiding the gaze from left to right and bottom to top. Everything in the scene breathes stillness, introspection, and a delicate sense of connection.
Overall, the work represents a moment of shared contemplation before the immensity of the landscape, symbolizing family unity, protection, and reflection before the open horizon of life.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Luis Sinovas, which represents the union and introspection of three figures who contemplate the horizon together as a symbol of the future and hope. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
• Dimensions of the work: 50x65x2 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner, Sinovas.
• The piece is in good 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 expert from IVEX (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents an open and silent scene in which three figures stand before a wide, clear landscape, dominated by a long green stretch that blends with a sky in bluish, nuanced tones. The composition is organized horizontally, with a clear division between the foreground, occupied by a wall in violet color with a marked texture, and the background, where the field extends to the horizon. The figures, placed on the wall, appear suspended in a moment of pause, as if time had stopped to capture an intimate and reflective scene.
On the left side, a child wearing a bright red garment introduces a point of chromatic energy that contrasts with the sobriety of the surroundings. His posture, slightly leaning backward with his legs hanging, conveys a mix of carefree attitude and contemplation. Beside him, another young person with darker clothing maintains an equally restrained demeanor, with the body slightly turned toward the landscape. Both seem to look toward the open field, sharing a silence that needs no words. Their faces are barely defined, reinforcing the universal character of the scene and inviting the viewer to project personal emotions and memories.
On the right stands a taller female figure, wrapped in a long blue dress that falls gracefully to the edge of the wall. Her presence introduces verticality and balance to the composition, countering the dominant horizontality of the landscape. The woman gently tilts her head toward the children, as if attentive to them or sharing their same contemplative mood. The contrast between the deep blue of her attire and the luminous green of the field creates a serene and enveloping chromatic harmony. The relationship among the three figures suggests a close, perhaps familial, bond filled with protection and emotional closeness.
The distant landscape, wide and open, conveys a sense of freedom and expansiveness. The horizon line is low, granting prominence to the sky and reinforcing the idea of vastness. In the distance, soft shapes hint at hills or mountains, barely perceptible, adding depth without distracting from the core of the scene. The uniform, expansive green field functions as a symbol of hope, growth, and continuity. The simplicity of the surroundings contrasts with the emotional complexity suggested by the figures, creating a poetic tension between the exterior and the interior.
The foreground wall acts as a transitional element between the viewer’s space and the represented world. Its surface, marked by variations in color and shades, provides weight and stability to the composition. The children’s legs hanging over this wall create a dynamic detail that breaks the rigidity of the horizontal line. The triangular arrangement formed by the three figures provides visual cohesion and structural balance, guiding the gaze from left to right and bottom to top. Everything in the scene breathes stillness, introspection, and a delicate sense of connection.
Overall, the work represents a moment of shared contemplation before the immensity of the landscape, symbolizing family unity, protection, and reflection before the open horizon of life.
