José Montes (1929-2001) - Payesas descansando

Resting Ibizan Women
• Author: José Montes (Spain, 1929-2001)
• Era: 1978 (Signed and dated)
• Signature: Signed and dated "J. MONTES - 78" in the lower right corner. Inscription "IBIZA" in the lower left corner.
• School: Spanish School
• Style: Post-impressionism / Figurative Expressionism
• Technique: Oil on panel
• Support: Panel (Original era Cartón Tablex board)
• Panel dimensions: 61 x 49 cm
• Framed dimensions: 73 x 63 cm

Artistic Description:
This work by José Montes (1929-2001) is an exceptional testament to the artist’s fascination with light and daily life in the Balearic Islands. It depicts four women (Ibizan peasant women) seated in front of a traditional white building, an iconic scene of Ibiza’s most authentic and picturesque reality.

The painting is characterized by a thick, vibrant brushstroke, typical of Montes’s mature style. The artist does not seek detailed realism, but rather the capture of an atmosphere. The female figures, simplified into almost elemental forms, convey a sense of peace and rootedness in the land. The contrast between the sun-bleached white wall, executed with spatula touches and short brushwork, and the color of the skirts and the ground, creates notable visual depth.

Mediterranean light is the true protagonist. Montes uses a palette rich in ochres, soft blues, and earthy reds to balance the composition. The placement of the women in the central plane generates a narrative of waiting and rest, very characteristic of his production devoted to the white island.

Conservation status

The work is in overall good condition.

Stretched canvas on its original frame.

Paint layer stable, with the impasto texture typical of the technique used.

No significant losses or invasive restorations observed.

Classic golden frame with mild signs of use appropriate to its age.

It is a piece ready to hang and enjoy without intervention.

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