Xavier Cugat (1900-1990) - Tejiendo juntos

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork by Xavier Cugat, depicting two people seated facing each other, connected by a long thread that symbolizes the everyday and humorous connection between two individuals through a shared activity. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

• Frame dimensions (paper): 51x61x4 cm.
• Artwork dimensions: 25x35 cm.
• Mixed media hand signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the work, X. Cugat.
• The piece is in good conservation condition.
• The work is sold with a precious frame with protective glass (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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

The artwork 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 via Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping is available.

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This painting presents a scene filled with humor and visual simplicity in which two characters appear seated opposite each other in comfortable chairs, sharing a calm activity that seems to unfold in a domestic and relaxed setting. The composition is clear and direct, with a neutral background that allows the viewer to focus entirely on the main characters and the everyday gesture they are performing. The scene conveys a sense of intimacy and calm, as if it were a paused moment within the daily life of these two people.

On the left, there is a figure who appears to be concentrating on the task held between their hands. Their posture is relaxed and their expression conveys serenity, with eyes closed and the face slightly inclined toward the work they are doing. From their hands descends a long flexible strand that seems to extend to the floor, creating a visual line that guides the viewer’s gaze along the scene. The figure is absorbed in their task, which adds a sense of quiet, domestic dedication.

Facing them, the second character also sits in a similar chair, with a comfortable posture and slightly leaning forward. This character has distinctive features such as round glasses, a small mustache, and a striking cap that adds personality. This character holds the other end of the same thread or material, which seems to coil around their body, forming a spiral that becomes a central visual element within the composition.

The detail of the thread connecting both characters acts as a symbolic bridge between them. Through this element, the scene gains a narrative and humorous character, as it suggests a silent interaction between the two protagonists. The thread thus becomes a visual bond that unites their actions, creating a curious dynamic in which both participate in the same shared activity, though each from their own side.

Overall, the work conveys a light, fun scene full of everyday charm. The interaction between the two characters, the visual play of the thread that connects them, and the simplicity of the composition generate a friendly and intimate atmosphere. The scene seems to capture a small moment of domestic coexistence where humor and complicity blend with the calm of a simple activity.