Josep Soler (1941) - Pradera viva






Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
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Pradera viva is an oil on canvas landscape by Josep Soler (born 1941), from Spain, dating to 1980–1990, hand-signed, original edition, 50 × 61 cm, and in good condition, sold by Galería.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Josep Soler, depicting a spring landscape full of flowers and blooming trees that reflects vitality, light, and the renewal of nature. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 50x61x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, J. Soler.
· The piece is in good conservation 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 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 transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a landscape full of light and vitality in which nature is shown at one of its most exuberant moments. From the first glance, the scene conveys a sense of freshness and renewal, with a wide field extending toward the horizon and speckled with bright and varied colors. The composition is carefully organized to guide the eye from the foreground, rich in detail, to a softer, more open background, creating a sense of depth that invites contemplation.
In the foreground, the meadow appears as an explosion of greens, pinks, yellows, and blues suggesting the presence of dispersed flowers and thriving vegetation. This near space is filled with small patches of color that add texture and dynamism, as if each dot represented a different flower contributing to the whole. The chromatic richness of this area generates a sense of closeness and intensity, drawing the viewer’s attention to the most immediate details.
As the gaze moves toward the middle plane, several trees appear that structure the space and create a balanced visual rhythm. On the left, a group of flowering trees stands out for their light and delicate tones, providing a soft contrast against the greener surroundings. In the center and to the right, other denser, vertical trees add stability and depth, creating a natural transition between the foreground and the background. These plant forms not only organize the scene but also convey a sense of movement and life.
In the background, the landscape opens to gentle hills and a wide sky that unfolds in blues and luminous nuances. The distant mountains, barely suggested, add another layer of depth and reinforce the sense of open space. Light seems to diffuse across the entire scene, unifying the different elements and creating a warm, enveloping atmosphere. This balance between near and far generates a harmonious and pleasing visual experience.
Taken as a whole, the work conveys a sense of joy, renewal, and natural balance. The interaction of colors, forms, and the arrangement of elements creates a scene rich in nuances that invites slow contemplation. Nature is presented as a space full of life, where each element contributes to an overall harmony that is both dynamic and serene. Overall, the painting offers a bright and poetic view of a spring landscape, where abundance of color and the softness of the surroundings evoke the beauty of natural rebirth.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Josep Soler, depicting a spring landscape full of flowers and blooming trees that reflects vitality, light, and the renewal of nature. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 50x61x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, J. Soler.
· The piece is in good conservation 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 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 transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a landscape full of light and vitality in which nature is shown at one of its most exuberant moments. From the first glance, the scene conveys a sense of freshness and renewal, with a wide field extending toward the horizon and speckled with bright and varied colors. The composition is carefully organized to guide the eye from the foreground, rich in detail, to a softer, more open background, creating a sense of depth that invites contemplation.
In the foreground, the meadow appears as an explosion of greens, pinks, yellows, and blues suggesting the presence of dispersed flowers and thriving vegetation. This near space is filled with small patches of color that add texture and dynamism, as if each dot represented a different flower contributing to the whole. The chromatic richness of this area generates a sense of closeness and intensity, drawing the viewer’s attention to the most immediate details.
As the gaze moves toward the middle plane, several trees appear that structure the space and create a balanced visual rhythm. On the left, a group of flowering trees stands out for their light and delicate tones, providing a soft contrast against the greener surroundings. In the center and to the right, other denser, vertical trees add stability and depth, creating a natural transition between the foreground and the background. These plant forms not only organize the scene but also convey a sense of movement and life.
In the background, the landscape opens to gentle hills and a wide sky that unfolds in blues and luminous nuances. The distant mountains, barely suggested, add another layer of depth and reinforce the sense of open space. Light seems to diffuse across the entire scene, unifying the different elements and creating a warm, enveloping atmosphere. This balance between near and far generates a harmonious and pleasing visual experience.
Taken as a whole, the work conveys a sense of joy, renewal, and natural balance. The interaction of colors, forms, and the arrangement of elements creates a scene rich in nuances that invites slow contemplation. Nature is presented as a space full of life, where each element contributes to an overall harmony that is both dynamic and serene. Overall, the painting offers a bright and poetic view of a spring landscape, where abundance of color and the softness of the surroundings evoke the beauty of natural rebirth.
