Joan-Josep Tharrats (1918-2001) - Ritmo





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Joan-Josep Tharrats (1918–2001) presents Ritmo, an original mixed media abstract work signed by hand, from the 1990–2000 period, sold with its frame.
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Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent work of art by Joan-Josep Tharrats, depicting an abstract composition where geometric fragments and vibrant stains interact with dynamic lines over a fluid background, creating an image full of movement and creative energy. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Frame dimensions: 44x36.5x2 cm.
· Artwork dimensions: 23.5x16 cm.
· Mixed technique hand-signed by the artist in the lower-left corner of the work, Tharrats.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
· The work is sold with a precious paper 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 work 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 packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents an abstract composition full of dynamism and contrast, where different shapes and colors intertwine on a surface that seems to vibrate with visual energy. The work is organized around a background dominated by greens, turquoises, and blues that blend with each other, creating a fluid and organic atmosphere. On this background appear black lines, diffuse stains, and painterly gestures that cross the surface in multiple directions, as if they were traces of movement or remnants of a spontaneous creative process. The result is an open visual space where each element seems to dialogue with the others.
At the center of the composition two geometric fragments of paper stand out, introducing a clear structure within the apparent chaos of the background. These triangular shapes seem to float above the surface, generating a contrast between the precision of their contours and the freedom of the strokes surrounding them. On these fragments appear intense pink organic forms that expand like explosions or branching patterns, reminiscent of natural patterns similar to corals, flowers, or microscopic structures. These vibrant stains provide a strong chromatic presence that immediately captures the viewer’s attention.
The background is full of linear gestures that add rhythm and direction to the composition. Fine black lines cross and overlap, creating a visual network that connects different areas of the painting. These lines seem to arise from rapid impulses, generating a sense of continuous movement. At the same time, softer spots of green and blue appear, diffusing like clouds or currents of water, adding depth and a sense of atmospheric space within the abstraction.
Among these elements there are also some golden shapes that traverse the composition with a warm, elegant glow. These golden figures appear as sinuous gestures that contrast with the cool tones of the background, creating points of light that enrich the artwork’s chromatic balance. Their presence adds an ornamental dimension reminiscent of symbols, signs, or abstract calligraphy. These forms seem to float lightly, contributing to the sense of freedom and experimentation that defines the whole.
The work conveys a sense of creative energy in constant transformation. The geometric fragments, organic stains, gestural lines, and golden accents coexist within a space that combines spontaneity and balance. The viewer can visually explore the surface, discovering new relationships between the shapes, as if it were an imaginary map full of signals and movements. Overall, the work presents an abstract composition where geometric fragments, vibrant stains, and dynamic strokes combine on a fluid background, creating an image full of movement, contrast, and expressive freedom.
Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent work of art by Joan-Josep Tharrats, depicting an abstract composition where geometric fragments and vibrant stains interact with dynamic lines over a fluid background, creating an image full of movement and creative energy. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Frame dimensions: 44x36.5x2 cm.
· Artwork dimensions: 23.5x16 cm.
· Mixed technique hand-signed by the artist in the lower-left corner of the work, Tharrats.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
· The work is sold with a precious paper 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 work 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 packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents an abstract composition full of dynamism and contrast, where different shapes and colors intertwine on a surface that seems to vibrate with visual energy. The work is organized around a background dominated by greens, turquoises, and blues that blend with each other, creating a fluid and organic atmosphere. On this background appear black lines, diffuse stains, and painterly gestures that cross the surface in multiple directions, as if they were traces of movement or remnants of a spontaneous creative process. The result is an open visual space where each element seems to dialogue with the others.
At the center of the composition two geometric fragments of paper stand out, introducing a clear structure within the apparent chaos of the background. These triangular shapes seem to float above the surface, generating a contrast between the precision of their contours and the freedom of the strokes surrounding them. On these fragments appear intense pink organic forms that expand like explosions or branching patterns, reminiscent of natural patterns similar to corals, flowers, or microscopic structures. These vibrant stains provide a strong chromatic presence that immediately captures the viewer’s attention.
The background is full of linear gestures that add rhythm and direction to the composition. Fine black lines cross and overlap, creating a visual network that connects different areas of the painting. These lines seem to arise from rapid impulses, generating a sense of continuous movement. At the same time, softer spots of green and blue appear, diffusing like clouds or currents of water, adding depth and a sense of atmospheric space within the abstraction.
Among these elements there are also some golden shapes that traverse the composition with a warm, elegant glow. These golden figures appear as sinuous gestures that contrast with the cool tones of the background, creating points of light that enrich the artwork’s chromatic balance. Their presence adds an ornamental dimension reminiscent of symbols, signs, or abstract calligraphy. These forms seem to float lightly, contributing to the sense of freedom and experimentation that defines the whole.
The work conveys a sense of creative energy in constant transformation. The geometric fragments, organic stains, gestural lines, and golden accents coexist within a space that combines spontaneity and balance. The viewer can visually explore the surface, discovering new relationships between the shapes, as if it were an imaginary map full of signals and movements. Overall, the work presents an abstract composition where geometric fragments, vibrant stains, and dynamic strokes combine on a fluid background, creating an image full of movement, contrast, and expressive freedom.

