Rosa Serra (1944) - Carrera

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork by Rosa Serra, featuring a race single-seater taking a bend on an urban circuit under a wet track while the audience watches the competition. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 46x55x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner, Rosa Serra.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.

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This painting represents a dynamic scene set in an urban motor racing circuit, where a single-seater advances along a bend of the track while the surrounding city unfolds around it. The composition places the vehicle in the foreground, capturing the moment it crosses an area of the circuit surrounded by safety barriers and grandstands filled with spectators. The scene conveys the excitement and intensity typical of a competition, where speed, engine noise, and the spectators’ anticipation seem to converge in a single moment frozen in time.

The protagonist of the scene is the race car, depicted from a slightly rearward perspective as it advances along the wet track. Its low, elongated design, with uncovered wheels and a large rear wing, stands out clearly against the shiny pavement. The surface of the track reflects the light and colors of the surroundings, suggesting that the race is taking place under wet conditions. This detail adds drama to the scene, as the curves of the circuit become more challenging when the asphalt is covered by a thin layer of water.

The driver, seated inside the vehicle, appears focused on steering the machine as it traverses the bend. Their figure is protected by the helmet and the car’s cockpit, conveying the speed and precision demanded by this type of competition. The car’s wheels seem to grip the ground as it traces the curve, and the vehicle’s position suggests it is accelerating as it exits the turn to continue along the circuit.

Around the track, grandstands and urban structures are visible, providing context for the race. Numerous spectators occupy the stands, forming a crowd of figures attentively watching the vehicle pass. Advertising boards and signals also appear, reinforcing the atmosphere of a major sporting event. These elements create a sense of depth and ambiance, placing the action in an urban space where the competition temporarily transforms the streets into a race track.

Taken together, the work conveys the excitement and intensity of an automobile race held on an urban circuit full of spectators and energy. The presence of the car in the middle of the bend, the reflection of the wet pavement, and the bustle of the grandstands create a vibrant scene that captures the spirit of motor racing and the passion it arouses in those who watch it.