École française (XX) - Plaine dorée






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Plaine dorée, oil on panel by the French school (XX), hand-signed, original edition, dating from 1970–1980, 42 × 61 cm, country of origin France, in good condition, sold by Galería.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to the French school, which represents the serenity of a wide landscape where fields and mountains meet in an atmosphere of calm and natural harmony. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 42x61x1 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the work.
· The piece is in good condition.
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 ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out via Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting opens the door to a wide and luminous landscape where nature stretches out with serenity and balance. In the foreground, a vast plain covered with vegetation appears organized in bands of color ranging from soft greens, golden tones, and more subdued hues, creating a surface rich in visual texture. This horizontal expanse invites the eye to move through the space, conveying a sense of calm and expansiveness that envelops the viewer from the first moment.
As the view moves toward the middle ground, the landscape becomes more defined into fields, crossed by lines suggesting paths or natural divisions of the terrain. Small scattered trees rise like reference points that break the uniformity of the field, bringing rhythm and scale to the composition. These elements, though discreet, help structure the space and guide the eye toward the background.
In the distance, a mountain range rises with a firm but serene presence, forming a natural backdrop that closes the scene. The mountains, with their soft and slightly irregular profiles, show color variations that suggest the incidence of light on their surfaces. This area adds depth and contrast, establishing a visual relationship between the open plain and the denser, more compact heights.
The sky, wide and clear, extends over the landscape with soft tones ranging from blue to pale green, creating a tranquil and enveloping atmosphere. The transition between the sky and the mountains is gradual, without abrupt breaks, which reinforces the feeling of continuity and balance throughout the work. The light seems to be distributed evenly, bathing the landscape in serene clarity.
Overall, the work conveys a deep sense of peace, stability, and connection with nature, capturing the beauty of an open landscape where light, color, and breadth combine to create a harmonious and contemplative visual experience.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to the French school, which represents the serenity of a wide landscape where fields and mountains meet in an atmosphere of calm and natural harmony. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 42x61x1 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the work.
· The piece is in good condition.
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 ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out via Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting opens the door to a wide and luminous landscape where nature stretches out with serenity and balance. In the foreground, a vast plain covered with vegetation appears organized in bands of color ranging from soft greens, golden tones, and more subdued hues, creating a surface rich in visual texture. This horizontal expanse invites the eye to move through the space, conveying a sense of calm and expansiveness that envelops the viewer from the first moment.
As the view moves toward the middle ground, the landscape becomes more defined into fields, crossed by lines suggesting paths or natural divisions of the terrain. Small scattered trees rise like reference points that break the uniformity of the field, bringing rhythm and scale to the composition. These elements, though discreet, help structure the space and guide the eye toward the background.
In the distance, a mountain range rises with a firm but serene presence, forming a natural backdrop that closes the scene. The mountains, with their soft and slightly irregular profiles, show color variations that suggest the incidence of light on their surfaces. This area adds depth and contrast, establishing a visual relationship between the open plain and the denser, more compact heights.
The sky, wide and clear, extends over the landscape with soft tones ranging from blue to pale green, creating a tranquil and enveloping atmosphere. The transition between the sky and the mountains is gradual, without abrupt breaks, which reinforces the feeling of continuity and balance throughout the work. The light seems to be distributed evenly, bathing the landscape in serene clarity.
Overall, the work conveys a deep sense of peace, stability, and connection with nature, capturing the beauty of an open landscape where light, color, and breadth combine to create a harmonious and contemplative visual experience.
