Rosa Serra (1944) - La casa del valle





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Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Rosa Serra, which represents rural life as a space of rooting and permanence, where the house and nature coexist in silent balance. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 26x36x1 cm.
· Oil on panel signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the work, Rosa Serra.
· 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 by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a rural scene full of character and authenticity, where a traditional construction rises as the protagonist in the midst of a serene and slightly rugged landscape. The house, located at the center of the composition, shows robust and vivid architecture, with irregular volumes that suggest extensions and transformations over time. Its presence conveys a sense of permanence, as if it had witnessed generations and the silent evolution of the surrounding environment.
The building stands out for its details, especially in the upper area, where balconies are appreciated that add visual rhythm and a distinctive touch. The different parts of the construction seem to dialogue with each other, creating a complex yet harmonious structure. The soft, muted tones of the walls integrate naturally into the landscape, while certain accents of color bring life and depth, preventing the scene from becoming monotonous.
In the foreground, the ground appears worked, with furrows and shapes indicating human intervention in the earth. This space introduces a quotidian dimension, linked to effort and sustenance, reinforcing the idea of a life tied to the field. The textures of the soil, irregular and marked, contrast with the solidity of the building and provide a tactile sense that invites imagining the weight of the earth and its damp smell.
The surrounding vegetation, made up of masses of green in varying intensities, envelops the scene and softens the lines of the architecture. The trees and shrubs not only frame the house, but also visually protect it, creating a natural shelter. In the background, the hills blur softly, providing depth and a sense of distance that expands the space beyond the foreground.
The sky, covered with dense moving clouds, adds a dramatic nuance to the scene, suggesting changing weather or a charged atmosphere. This element balances the composition by introducing a sense of instability that contrasts with the firmness of the house and the stillness of the landscape. The light, filtered through the clouds, envelops everything in a soft and slightly veiled tone, reinforcing the sense of time standing still. Taken together, the painting represents the essence of rural life, where architecture, earth, and nature fuse into a scene of calm, resilience, and rootedness.
Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Rosa Serra, which represents rural life as a space of rooting and permanence, where the house and nature coexist in silent balance. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 26x36x1 cm.
· Oil on panel signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the work, Rosa Serra.
· 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 by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a rural scene full of character and authenticity, where a traditional construction rises as the protagonist in the midst of a serene and slightly rugged landscape. The house, located at the center of the composition, shows robust and vivid architecture, with irregular volumes that suggest extensions and transformations over time. Its presence conveys a sense of permanence, as if it had witnessed generations and the silent evolution of the surrounding environment.
The building stands out for its details, especially in the upper area, where balconies are appreciated that add visual rhythm and a distinctive touch. The different parts of the construction seem to dialogue with each other, creating a complex yet harmonious structure. The soft, muted tones of the walls integrate naturally into the landscape, while certain accents of color bring life and depth, preventing the scene from becoming monotonous.
In the foreground, the ground appears worked, with furrows and shapes indicating human intervention in the earth. This space introduces a quotidian dimension, linked to effort and sustenance, reinforcing the idea of a life tied to the field. The textures of the soil, irregular and marked, contrast with the solidity of the building and provide a tactile sense that invites imagining the weight of the earth and its damp smell.
The surrounding vegetation, made up of masses of green in varying intensities, envelops the scene and softens the lines of the architecture. The trees and shrubs not only frame the house, but also visually protect it, creating a natural shelter. In the background, the hills blur softly, providing depth and a sense of distance that expands the space beyond the foreground.
The sky, covered with dense moving clouds, adds a dramatic nuance to the scene, suggesting changing weather or a charged atmosphere. This element balances the composition by introducing a sense of instability that contrasts with the firmness of the house and the stillness of the landscape. The light, filtered through the clouds, envelops everything in a soft and slightly veiled tone, reinforcing the sense of time standing still. Taken together, the painting represents the essence of rural life, where architecture, earth, and nature fuse into a scene of calm, resilience, and rootedness.

