Modest Cuixart Tàpies (1925-2007) - Retrato

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent lithograph belonging to Modest Cuixart, which represents a female portrait surrounded by natural and fantastical shapes that symbolize the union between the human figure and the world of nature.

· Lithograph dimensions: 74x51.5x1 cm.
· Hand-signed lithograph by the artist at the center of the work.
· Limited edition 139/200.
· The piece is in good conservation condition, with minor humidity stains.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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

The lithograph will be professionally packed 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 carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.

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This painting presents a deeply poetic image in which the portrait of a female figure fuses with natural elements and imaginative shapes that seem to emerge from her own surroundings. The composition centers on the woman’s face, which appears surrounded by a series of organic shapes, intense colors, and silhouettes that evoke plants, flowers, and animals. The scene conveys a sense of fantasy and transformation, as if the human figure were part of a world where nature and imagination are harmoniously intertwined.

The woman's face emerges with a calm and serene expression that provides balance to the composition. Her features are soft and delicate, with a gaze that seems to project toward an inner space filled with calm. The face appears illuminated within the set of shapes that surround it, creating a contrast that makes it the emotional center of the work. The expression conveys a sense of sweetness and mystery, inviting the viewer to study the figure closely.

Around the head unfolds a complex visual structure reminiscent of a crown formed by leaves, flowers, and natural shapes. Among these forms the figure of a bird also appears, perched on the top, integrating with the whole as if part of a fantastic landscape. This blend of elements creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere, where the female figure seems to become the core of a small natural universe full of life.

The colors are distributed dynamically across the composition, combining dark areas with regions of more vibrant tones that suggest petals, leaves, and organic movements. These chromatic forms appear to expand around the face and body of the figure, creating a sense of visual energy that surrounds the character. The result is a scene where the shapes seem to flow freely, as if guided by the natural rhythm of growth and imagination.

Taken together, the work conveys a sense of unity between the human figure and the surrounding nature. The female portrait becomes the center of a symbolic universe where animals, flowers, and organic shapes coexist in harmony. The composition evokes a dreamlike atmosphere in which identity, nature, and imagination merge to create an image filled with beauty and mystery.