Ramon Bernardó Massó (1922) - Barcas al sol

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to Ramon Bernardó, depicting boats beached on the shore while fishermen carry out their tasks under a bright sky that highlights the strength and vitality of the coastal environment. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.

· Frame dimensions: 60x80x6 cm.
· Work dimensions: 46x65 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner, R. Bernardó.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

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 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 transport itself.
Shipping will be via Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.

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This painting places us before a marine scene with intense material-visual presence, where two large vessels dominate the foreground beached on the sand, solid and monumental as if floating architectures frozen in time. Their reddish, warm, and vibrant hulls contrast with the wide, luminous sky that unfolds in a succession of fragmented blues and whites. The composition is organized horizontally, but the vertical masts traverse the space with force, balancing the solid mass of the boats and contributing structural rhythm to the scene.

The boats appear slightly tilted, supported by timbers and rollers suggesting recent dragging activity from the sea. A makeshift deck or yellowed awning extends over one of them, adding a warm light point that reflects on the irregular surface of the hull. The sea, seen in the background, is presented in deep blues and greens that dialogue with the intensity of the sky. The horizon is low, allowing the firmament to occupy a large part of the composition, creating a sense of breadth and salty air.

On the right side, several human figures gather near the vessel, occupied in tasks that seem related to fishing or maintenance of the boat. A figure dressed in orange tones stands out for its color, becoming a chromatic counterpoint against the blueish range of the surroundings. Other people, bent or seated, handle nets or tools, integrating organically into the landscape. There is no drama, but a natural everydayness that conveys the routine of work by the sea.

The ground appears covered with scattered elements: planks, ropes, rollers and objects that reinforce the scene’s authenticity. These details provide visual texture and enrich the narrative without distracting from the main protagonism of the boats. The visible, energetic brushwork builds vibrant surfaces that capture light in a fragmented way, making the sky seem to move and the hulls breathe under the sun. The overall atmosphere suggests a clear day, possibly noon, where the brightness is intense yet harmonious.

The ensemble conveys strength, work and permanence. The boats, robust and dominant, become symbols of maritime life and the bond between humans and the sea. The scene does not seek meticulous detail, but the global impression of energy, texture, and light. Each element seems built with conviction, creating a balance between mass and open space, between warm and cool colors, between human activity and coastal nature. Overall. The work represents maritime life alongside beached boats on the shore, capturing the strength of everyday work under a wide and luminous sky.