École française (XX) - Vert calme

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to the French school, which represents the tranquility of a natural landscape where vegetation and light create an atmosphere of calm, reflection and contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Frame dimensions: 31x39x3 cm.
· Artwork dimensions: 27x35 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the piece.
· The work is in good condition, though it shows a small imperceptible hole in the upper left part.
· The piece is sold with a lovely 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.

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This painting presents a serene and intimate landscape, where nature is shown in its most tranquil and everyday state. The scene is organized around an open space that seems to form a clearing or a passage area, delineated by a dense mass of trees occupying the central and rear part of the composition. This arboreal group, with its irregular and organic forms, creates a sense of natural shelter, as if the viewer stood before a hidden and quiet corner.
In the foreground, the terrain appears softly modeled through bands of color that suggest paths, earth clearings, or low grass areas. These slightly undulating surfaces lead the eye toward the background of the scene, generating a smooth transition between the different planes. The arrangement of these open areas provides a sense of depth and perspective, inviting the viewer to imagine traversing through that natural space.
The vegetation, the undeniable protagonist of the painting, is depicted with a rich range of nuances within a color palette dominated by greens and earthy tones. The trees, with dense and interwoven canopies, form a compact mass that contrasts with the clarity of the sky. However, within that apparent uniformity, color and light variations are perceived that suggest the presence of different species and the changing incidence of natural light.
The sky, with a soft and subdued hue, acts as a backdrop that balances the composition without diminishing the landscape’s prominence. Its discreet presence helps create a calm and slightly diffused atmosphere, as if the moment depicted corresponds to a cloudy day or a time of dim light. This quality reinforces the sense of intimacy and contemplation conveyed by the scene.
Taken together, the work evokes a moment of stillness in the midst of nature, where silence, simplicity and harmony invite slow contemplation and a connection with a humble but deeply evocative landscape.