Martí Rubió (1951) - Dos paisajes

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Martí Rubió, depicting two rural landscapes where houses, mountains and human figures blend into tranquil scenes that evoke the serene country life. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.

· Frame dimensions: 27x32x3 cm.
· Work dimensions: 19x23 cm.
· Oils on panel hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the artwork.
· The pieces are in good conservation condition.
· The works are sold with a precious frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The works come from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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

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This painting presents a composition formed by two landscapes that seem to dialogue within a single visual set. Both images are similarly framed and show natural environments where human presence appears integrated in a discreet way into the landscape. The upper scene shows a small group of houses situated on slightly elevated ground, surrounded by trees and roads that cross the countryside. The lower scene, in turn, represents a more open and mountainous landscape, where a wide view of the valley stretches under a sky heavy with clouds. Together, both scenes evoke the calm of rural landscapes and the serene life close to nature.

In the upper scene, the viewer observes a small group of rural-looking structures on a hill or slight rise in the terrain. The houses have light facades and warm-toned roofs that contrast with the surrounding vegetation. Dense trees around them create areas of shade and depth within the landscape. A winding road seems to lead toward the houses, crossing land that combines green areas with drier zones, suggesting an agricultural or countryside setting where daily life unfolds calmly.

The lower scene introduces a broader, more open landscape that extends toward a valley surrounded by gentle hills or mountains. In the foreground appears a small stone structure with an arch or well shape, beside which some tiny human figures can be distinguished, appearing to converse or rest. These figures provide a human scale to the landscape and suggest a daily scene amid the natural surroundings. To the right of the foreground rises a slender tree that stands out against the sky, adding verticality to the composition.

The background of the lower landscape is characterized by mountains and slopes overlapping each other, creating a sense of depth that guides the eye toward the horizon. The sky is filled with clouds that seem to drift slowly over the landscape, generating a tranquil and slightly melancholic atmosphere. This combination of a wide sky, gentle hills, and open fields creates a scene inviting contemplation and the imagination of the simple life of those who inhabit these landscapes.

Together, the work conveys a harmonious vision of the rural world, where simple architecture, country roads, and mountainous landscapes combine to show the quiet beauty of life in nature. The two scenes, though distinct in composition, share a common sensitivity toward the landscape and the relationship between the human being and the environment it inhabits.