Joan Rotllan (1934) - Refugio

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Joan Rotllan, depicting a country house surrounded by vegetation and trees in a broad rural landscape with mountains in the background. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions with frame: 76x89x6 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 60x73 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner, Rotllan.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
· The work is sold with a precious frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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

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This painting presents a bright and serene rural scene in which a small country house becomes the focal point of a landscape full of life and color. The construction, simple and solid, stands slightly elevated above the ground and stands out for its red roof and light walls that reflect the surrounding light. Its presence conveys a sense of refuge and tranquility, as if it were a secluded place where life unfolds in direct contact with nature. The wide, soft sky that extends over the scene helps create a calm and open atmosphere.

In the foreground there unfolds a terrain full of vegetation that seems to grow with vigor and spontaneity. The plants, shrubs and small flowers intertwine, forming a surface rich in nuances that combine greens, yellows and reddish tones. This natural space adds depth and dynamism to the composition, generating a sense of organic movement that contrasts with the house’s stillness. The different shapes of the vegetation create a living texture that invites the viewer to visually explore every corner of the landscape.

The house appears surrounded by various elements that suggest the presence of a small farm or garden. Near the building simple structures can be discerned that could correspond to fences, supports for plants, or elements used in cultivation. These details introduce the idea of a space worked by human hands, where the land and vegetation are organized to produce food or sustain daily life. The relationship between the dwelling and the surrounding land reinforces the sense of harmony between humans and the landscape.

To the right of the scene rises a group of trees that adds verticality to the composition. Their leafy crowns spread toward the sky and act as a natural frame that balances the presence of the house. The trunks and branches introduce shadows and contrasts that enrich the scene, while the background reveals a range of soft mountains that extends into the distance. These mountains add depth to the landscape and suggest the vastness of the natural surroundings that surround the small dwelling.

The relationship among all the elements of the painting creates a scene full of visual balance and calm. The field, the house, the trees, and the mountains integrate into a single space that conveys the simple beauty of rural life. Light, colors, and shapes combine to create a sense of tranquility and fullness, as if time were moving slowly in this corner of the landscape. All in all. The work depicts a country house surrounded by vegetation and trees in a broad and bright rural setting, evoking the serenity and harmony of life in contact with nature.