École espagnole (XX) - Bouquet dans une coupe

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Bouquet dans une coupe, a post-impressionist acrylic painting from Spain (1980–1990), original edition, depicting plants and flowers, sold with frame.

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Interesting floral composition by a Spanish school from the 20th century, solved with a pictorial language of notable freshness, chromatic sensibility and a clear decorative vocation. The work presents a striking bouquet of flowers arranged in an elegant cup or rounded-bodied vase, treated as an authentic visual axis of the composition and conceived with great sense of color, matter and ornamental balance.

From a stylistic point of view, the painting is situated within a modern figuration with roots in Post-Impressionism, open to a free and expressive interpretation of the floral still life. The artist does not pursue meticulous botanical description, but a plastic translation of the motif through color blotches, texture contrasts and an enveloping atmosphere that favors overall impression over academic detail.

The composition is very well articulated, with the vase centered and the bouquet expanding in a dynamic yet harmonious rhythm. The arrangement of the flowers, resolved in pinks, yellows, purples and blues, creates a very attractive visual play, while the light background, treated in a loose and hazy manner, helps to enhance the presence of the whole without subtracting protagonism. This structure gives the work a balanced, luminous image with great decorative efficacy.

One of the most interesting aspects of the piece is its refined and nuanced palette, where broken whites, pinks, lilacs, warm yellows, deep blues and greens of varying intensity coexist. The color appears applied freely, yet with a very clear compositional criterion, achieving a vibrant and elegant surface. Moreover, the vase becomes a particularly suggestive element due to its nacreous reflections, iridescent tones and circular blue accents, which notably enrich the visual reading of the set.

Technically, the work reveals loose, expressive brushwork and, in some passages, impasto, especially in the rendering of the flowers and leaves. In contrast, the background and the support surface are treated more lightly, creating a highly effective contrast between mat texture and atmospheric lightness. This combination brings dynamism, modernity and notable superficial richness to the painting.

As for influences, echoes of the tradition of 20th-century Spanish floral still life can be discerned, in that line that assimilates Post-Impressionist resources and certain expressive accents to build images of great decorative sensitivity. The work participates in that taste for the bouquet as an autonomous plastic motif, where color, form and matter acquire as much weight as the represented subject.

From a reading close to expert analysis, it is a piece of notable commercial and ornamental appeal, well resolved in composition, chromaticism and technique, and particularly suitable for collectors of modern still life, quality decorative painting and the 20th-century Spanish school.

Overall, a work of great visual charm, luminous and refined, where flowers and vessel integrate into a harmonious, lively image with a strong personality.

The frame will be sent as a gift, with no value for appraisal.

Seller's Story

At ARTEMISA, we are passionately and professionally dedicated to the daily selection and auction of works of art, antiques and collectibles. Our experience in the sector allows us to offer unique and authentic pieces, carefully acquired from private collections and exclusive sources. We have a wide stock covering a wide variety of styles and periods, designed to satisfy both experienced collectors and those looking to get started in the world of art. Every piece tells a story and every auction is an opportunity to discover something special. Our goal is to connect art lovers with objects that inspire and enrich their collections.
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Interesting floral composition by a Spanish school from the 20th century, solved with a pictorial language of notable freshness, chromatic sensibility and a clear decorative vocation. The work presents a striking bouquet of flowers arranged in an elegant cup or rounded-bodied vase, treated as an authentic visual axis of the composition and conceived with great sense of color, matter and ornamental balance.

From a stylistic point of view, the painting is situated within a modern figuration with roots in Post-Impressionism, open to a free and expressive interpretation of the floral still life. The artist does not pursue meticulous botanical description, but a plastic translation of the motif through color blotches, texture contrasts and an enveloping atmosphere that favors overall impression over academic detail.

The composition is very well articulated, with the vase centered and the bouquet expanding in a dynamic yet harmonious rhythm. The arrangement of the flowers, resolved in pinks, yellows, purples and blues, creates a very attractive visual play, while the light background, treated in a loose and hazy manner, helps to enhance the presence of the whole without subtracting protagonism. This structure gives the work a balanced, luminous image with great decorative efficacy.

One of the most interesting aspects of the piece is its refined and nuanced palette, where broken whites, pinks, lilacs, warm yellows, deep blues and greens of varying intensity coexist. The color appears applied freely, yet with a very clear compositional criterion, achieving a vibrant and elegant surface. Moreover, the vase becomes a particularly suggestive element due to its nacreous reflections, iridescent tones and circular blue accents, which notably enrich the visual reading of the set.

Technically, the work reveals loose, expressive brushwork and, in some passages, impasto, especially in the rendering of the flowers and leaves. In contrast, the background and the support surface are treated more lightly, creating a highly effective contrast between mat texture and atmospheric lightness. This combination brings dynamism, modernity and notable superficial richness to the painting.

As for influences, echoes of the tradition of 20th-century Spanish floral still life can be discerned, in that line that assimilates Post-Impressionist resources and certain expressive accents to build images of great decorative sensitivity. The work participates in that taste for the bouquet as an autonomous plastic motif, where color, form and matter acquire as much weight as the represented subject.

From a reading close to expert analysis, it is a piece of notable commercial and ornamental appeal, well resolved in composition, chromaticism and technique, and particularly suitable for collectors of modern still life, quality decorative painting and the 20th-century Spanish school.

Overall, a work of great visual charm, luminous and refined, where flowers and vessel integrate into a harmonious, lively image with a strong personality.

The frame will be sent as a gift, with no value for appraisal.

Seller's Story

At ARTEMISA, we are passionately and professionally dedicated to the daily selection and auction of works of art, antiques and collectibles. Our experience in the sector allows us to offer unique and authentic pieces, carefully acquired from private collections and exclusive sources. We have a wide stock covering a wide variety of styles and periods, designed to satisfy both experienced collectors and those looking to get started in the world of art. Every piece tells a story and every auction is an opportunity to discover something special. Our goal is to connect art lovers with objects that inspire and enrich their collections.
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Details

Artist
École espagnole (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Bouquet dans une coupe
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition
Height
50 cm
Width
34 cm
Depiction/theme
Plants and flowers
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1980-1990
SpainVerified
1661
Objects sold
100%
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