Martí Rubió (1951) - El valle





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El valle, an oil painting from Spain dated 1980–1990, sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Martí Rubió, which depicts a wide rural landscape where hills, trees and cultivated fields form a tranquil scene that reflects the harmony between nature and country life. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the frame: 47x57.5x5 cm.
· Dimensions of the work: 33x46 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner of the work.
· The piece is in good 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 an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to guarantee its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting shows a wide rural landscape that gently extends between hills and cultivated fields, creating a scene full of serenity and depth. The composition opens the view toward a valley where nature and human presence coexist in harmony. The soft elevations of the terrain and the arrangement of the fields generate a visual rhythm that guides the eye along the landscape, inviting the viewer to explore every corner of the scene calmly.
In the foreground appear several tall, slender trees rising vertically toward the sky. Their light, thin trunks contrast with the darker, denser tones of the background vegetation. These vertical forms create a kind of natural frame that organizes the space of the painting and adds depth to the scene, while also conveying a sense of lightness and movement.
Beyond the trees unfolds a mosaic of fields and plots that seem to follow the natural shape of the terrain. The different green and earthy tones suggest various types of cultivation or vegetation zones, creating a varied surface that extends along the valley. This ensemble of irregular shapes adds dynamism to the scene and reinforces the sense of a living landscape that changes with the seasons.
On the slopes of the hills small structures can be discerned, dispersed within the surroundings. These houses, integrated into the landscape, add a human dimension to the scene without disturbing the tranquility that dominates the environment. Their presence suggests rural life and the bond between people and the land they work and inhabit.
The sky occupies the upper part of the painting with a broad and luminous atmosphere. The soft, dispersed clouds contribute to a sense of expansiveness and calm. The light seems to envelop the entire landscape with a uniform tone, unifying the different natural and architectural elements into one tranquil scene.
Taken as a whole, the work represents a serene rural landscape where hills, fields and trees combine to create a harmonious scene that conveys the tranquil beauty of nature and country life.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Martí Rubió, which depicts a wide rural landscape where hills, trees and cultivated fields form a tranquil scene that reflects the harmony between nature and country life. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the frame: 47x57.5x5 cm.
· Dimensions of the work: 33x46 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner of the work.
· The piece is in good 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 an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to guarantee its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting shows a wide rural landscape that gently extends between hills and cultivated fields, creating a scene full of serenity and depth. The composition opens the view toward a valley where nature and human presence coexist in harmony. The soft elevations of the terrain and the arrangement of the fields generate a visual rhythm that guides the eye along the landscape, inviting the viewer to explore every corner of the scene calmly.
In the foreground appear several tall, slender trees rising vertically toward the sky. Their light, thin trunks contrast with the darker, denser tones of the background vegetation. These vertical forms create a kind of natural frame that organizes the space of the painting and adds depth to the scene, while also conveying a sense of lightness and movement.
Beyond the trees unfolds a mosaic of fields and plots that seem to follow the natural shape of the terrain. The different green and earthy tones suggest various types of cultivation or vegetation zones, creating a varied surface that extends along the valley. This ensemble of irregular shapes adds dynamism to the scene and reinforces the sense of a living landscape that changes with the seasons.
On the slopes of the hills small structures can be discerned, dispersed within the surroundings. These houses, integrated into the landscape, add a human dimension to the scene without disturbing the tranquility that dominates the environment. Their presence suggests rural life and the bond between people and the land they work and inhabit.
The sky occupies the upper part of the painting with a broad and luminous atmosphere. The soft, dispersed clouds contribute to a sense of expansiveness and calm. The light seems to envelop the entire landscape with a uniform tone, unifying the different natural and architectural elements into one tranquil scene.
Taken as a whole, the work represents a serene rural landscape where hills, fields and trees combine to create a harmonious scene that conveys the tranquil beauty of nature and country life.

