Antonio Vilagran (c.1950) - Abrazo interior






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Abrazo interior, an oil painting on panel by Antonio Vilagran (c.1950) from Spain, dated 1960–1970, 27 by 35 cm, original edition, hand-signed and in good condition.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Vilagran, which represents the emotional introspection of a woman who gathers herself in a moment of calm, protection, and inner silence. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 27x35x1 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist on the back of the piece.
· 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 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 via Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting presents the image of a woman seated in an intimate and gathered posture, wrapped in a warm atmosphere that seems to embrace her as much as she embraces herself. Her figure occupies the center of the composition, becoming the emotional axis of the scene. The arrangement of her body, with crossed legs and a slightly tilted torso, conveys a sense of protection and enclosure, as if she were taking refuge in her own inner world.
The woman delicately holds a cloth around her, in yellowish tones, which softly contrasts with the whiteness of her dress. This gesture, in which her hands hold the fabric near the chest, suggests a need for shelter not only physical but also emotional. Her closed or half-closed eyes reinforce the idea of introspection, as if she were immersed in deep thoughts or in a calm state that brushes against melancholy.
Color treatment plays a fundamental role in building the atmosphere. The background, dominated by warm and earthy tones, creates a kind of halo that surrounds the figure, intensifying her presence and providing a sense of intimacy. This background does not describe a concrete space, but acts as an emotional field, a place abstract where the figure can exist without external distractions.
Details of the body, such as bare feet resting on the ground or the soft shadows that shape the legs and arms, bring a very close human dimension. There is no artifice in her posture, but a naturalness that invites the viewer to empathize with the figure. The simplicity of the elements reinforces the expressive charge, making every gesture and every fold carry meaning.
The composition, as a whole, achieves a balance between serenity and contained emotion. There is no evident movement, but there is a silent intensity that can be perceived in the figure’s attitude. The work seems to capture a suspended moment in time, where the essential is not action, but the interior state of the character.
Overall, the painting represents a moment of introspection and vulnerability, where the female figure gathers herself in a warm and emotional atmosphere.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Vilagran, which represents the emotional introspection of a woman who gathers herself in a moment of calm, protection, and inner silence. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 27x35x1 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist on the back of the piece.
· 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 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 via Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting presents the image of a woman seated in an intimate and gathered posture, wrapped in a warm atmosphere that seems to embrace her as much as she embraces herself. Her figure occupies the center of the composition, becoming the emotional axis of the scene. The arrangement of her body, with crossed legs and a slightly tilted torso, conveys a sense of protection and enclosure, as if she were taking refuge in her own inner world.
The woman delicately holds a cloth around her, in yellowish tones, which softly contrasts with the whiteness of her dress. This gesture, in which her hands hold the fabric near the chest, suggests a need for shelter not only physical but also emotional. Her closed or half-closed eyes reinforce the idea of introspection, as if she were immersed in deep thoughts or in a calm state that brushes against melancholy.
Color treatment plays a fundamental role in building the atmosphere. The background, dominated by warm and earthy tones, creates a kind of halo that surrounds the figure, intensifying her presence and providing a sense of intimacy. This background does not describe a concrete space, but acts as an emotional field, a place abstract where the figure can exist without external distractions.
Details of the body, such as bare feet resting on the ground or the soft shadows that shape the legs and arms, bring a very close human dimension. There is no artifice in her posture, but a naturalness that invites the viewer to empathize with the figure. The simplicity of the elements reinforces the expressive charge, making every gesture and every fold carry meaning.
The composition, as a whole, achieves a balance between serenity and contained emotion. There is no evident movement, but there is a silent intensity that can be perceived in the figure’s attitude. The work seems to capture a suspended moment in time, where the essential is not action, but the interior state of the character.
Overall, the painting represents a moment of introspection and vulnerability, where the female figure gathers herself in a warm and emotional atmosphere.
