Joan Canós (1928-2025) - La joven






Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
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La joven by Joan Canós (1928-2025) is a 1960-1970 oil on panel in an Impressionist style from Spain, signed by hand in the lower left, original edition, sold by Galería and with a frame, in good condition.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Joan Canós, depicting a young woman contemplating the sea from a rocky outcrop, evoking a moment of calm, reflection, and connection with the vast marine landscape. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Frame dimensions: 50x63x5 cm.
· Artwork dimensions: 27x40 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist in the lower-left corner of the piece.
· 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 guarantee 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 available.
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This painting presents a coastal scene filled with serenity and contemplation, where a female figure appears seated on a large rock facing the open sea. The composition conveys a sense of freedom and calm, in which nature and the human figure integrate harmoniously. The horizon stretches wide and luminous, separating the sky from the ocean in a clear line that reinforces the depth of the landscape and amplifies the sense of space.
In the center of the scene, the young woman sits with a relaxed posture on a dark rock partially covered by green tones. Her body is oriented toward the sea, while her face points toward the horizon, as if contemplating the immensity of the ocean. She wears a light blouse that reflects the light of the sky and a skirt in warm tones that contrasts with the cool colors of the marine surroundings. Her bare feet rest on the rock, conveying a sense of naturalness and direct contact with the landscape.
The coastal environment is composed of irregular rocks that emerge from the water and display dark tones mixed with vivid greens, as if covered with seaweed or marine vegetation. Among these rock formations the seawater makes its way, moving gently toward the shore. A wave breaks delicately against the nearby rocks, producing white foam that adds dynamism and freshness to the scene. This detail brings movement to a composition dominated by calm.
The sky occupies a large portion of the painting and is populated by seabirds that fly over the ocean. Their scattered silhouettes add life and broaden the sense of open space. The tones of the sky shift softly from deeper blues to gentle hues near the horizon, creating a bright and serene atmosphere. The sea reflects these tones and extends to the visual limit, suggesting almost infinite depth.
The scene conveys a contemplative emotion, as if the figure were immersed in an intimate moment of connection with nature. There are no elements interrupting the tranquility of the landscape, and everything seems arranged to highlight the harmony between the human being and the marine environment. The posture of the young woman, the breadth of the horizon, and the flight of the birds reinforce the sense of freedom and reflection. Overall, the work portrays a woman seated on rocks beside the sea, contemplating the horizon in a moment of calm and connection with nature.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Joan Canós, depicting a young woman contemplating the sea from a rocky outcrop, evoking a moment of calm, reflection, and connection with the vast marine landscape. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Frame dimensions: 50x63x5 cm.
· Artwork dimensions: 27x40 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist in the lower-left corner of the piece.
· 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 guarantee 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 available.
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This painting presents a coastal scene filled with serenity and contemplation, where a female figure appears seated on a large rock facing the open sea. The composition conveys a sense of freedom and calm, in which nature and the human figure integrate harmoniously. The horizon stretches wide and luminous, separating the sky from the ocean in a clear line that reinforces the depth of the landscape and amplifies the sense of space.
In the center of the scene, the young woman sits with a relaxed posture on a dark rock partially covered by green tones. Her body is oriented toward the sea, while her face points toward the horizon, as if contemplating the immensity of the ocean. She wears a light blouse that reflects the light of the sky and a skirt in warm tones that contrasts with the cool colors of the marine surroundings. Her bare feet rest on the rock, conveying a sense of naturalness and direct contact with the landscape.
The coastal environment is composed of irregular rocks that emerge from the water and display dark tones mixed with vivid greens, as if covered with seaweed or marine vegetation. Among these rock formations the seawater makes its way, moving gently toward the shore. A wave breaks delicately against the nearby rocks, producing white foam that adds dynamism and freshness to the scene. This detail brings movement to a composition dominated by calm.
The sky occupies a large portion of the painting and is populated by seabirds that fly over the ocean. Their scattered silhouettes add life and broaden the sense of open space. The tones of the sky shift softly from deeper blues to gentle hues near the horizon, creating a bright and serene atmosphere. The sea reflects these tones and extends to the visual limit, suggesting almost infinite depth.
The scene conveys a contemplative emotion, as if the figure were immersed in an intimate moment of connection with nature. There are no elements interrupting the tranquility of the landscape, and everything seems arranged to highlight the harmony between the human being and the marine environment. The posture of the young woman, the breadth of the horizon, and the flight of the birds reinforce the sense of freedom and reflection. Overall, the work portrays a woman seated on rocks beside the sea, contemplating the horizon in a moment of calm and connection with nature.
