Antonio Vilagran (c.1950) - NO RESERVE - Abrazo interior





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Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Vilagrán, which represents the emotional introspection of a woman who withdraws into herself in a moment of calm, protection, and inner silence. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 27x35x1 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the included photographs 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 ensure 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This painting presents the image of a woman seated in an intimate and withdrawn posture, wrapped in a warm atmosphere that seems to embrace her as much as she embraces herself. Her figure occupies the center of the composition, becoming the emotional axis of the scene. The arrangement of her body, with crossed legs and a slightly inclined torso, conveys a sense of protection and withdrawal, as if she were taking refuge in her own inner world.
The woman delicately holds a fabric that envelops her, in yellowish tones, which softly contrasts with the whiteness of her dress. This gesture, in which her hands hold the fabric near the chest, suggests a need for shelter not only physical but also emotional. Her eyes closed or half-closed reinforce the idea of introspection, as if she were absorbed in deep thoughts or in a state of calm that borders on melancholy.
Color treatment plays a fundamental role in building the atmosphere. The background, dominated by warm and earthy tones, creates a kind of halo that surrounds the figure, intensifying her presence and adding a sense of intimacy. This background does not describe a concrete space, but acts as an emotional field, a place where the figure can exist without external distractions.
Details of the body, such as bare feet resting on the ground or the soft shadows that model the legs and arms, contribute a very close human dimension. There is no artifice in her posture, but a naturalness that invites the viewer to empathize with the figure. The simplicity of the elements reinforces the expressive charge, making every gesture and every fold carry meaning.
The composition, as a whole, achieves a balance between serenity and restrained emotion. There is no obvious movement, but there is a silent intensity perceived in the figure's attitude. The work seems to capture a suspended moment in time, where the essential thing is not action but the inner state of the subject.
Overall, the painting represents a moment of introspection and vulnerability, where the female figure withdraws into herself wrapped in a warm and emotional atmosphere.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Vilagrán, which represents the emotional introspection of a woman who withdraws into herself in a moment of calm, protection, and inner silence. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 27x35x1 cm.
· Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the included photographs 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 ensure 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 the image of a woman seated in an intimate and withdrawn posture, wrapped in a warm atmosphere that seems to embrace her as much as she embraces herself. Her figure occupies the center of the composition, becoming the emotional axis of the scene. The arrangement of her body, with crossed legs and a slightly inclined torso, conveys a sense of protection and withdrawal, as if she were taking refuge in her own inner world.
The woman delicately holds a fabric that envelops her, in yellowish tones, which softly contrasts with the whiteness of her dress. This gesture, in which her hands hold the fabric near the chest, suggests a need for shelter not only physical but also emotional. Her eyes closed or half-closed reinforce the idea of introspection, as if she were absorbed in deep thoughts or in a state of calm that borders on melancholy.
Color treatment plays a fundamental role in building the atmosphere. The background, dominated by warm and earthy tones, creates a kind of halo that surrounds the figure, intensifying her presence and adding a sense of intimacy. This background does not describe a concrete space, but acts as an emotional field, a place where the figure can exist without external distractions.
Details of the body, such as bare feet resting on the ground or the soft shadows that model the legs and arms, contribute a very close human dimension. There is no artifice in her posture, but a naturalness that invites the viewer to empathize with the figure. The simplicity of the elements reinforces the expressive charge, making every gesture and every fold carry meaning.
The composition, as a whole, achieves a balance between serenity and restrained emotion. There is no obvious movement, but there is a silent intensity perceived in the figure's attitude. The work seems to capture a suspended moment in time, where the essential thing is not action but the inner state of the subject.
Overall, the painting represents a moment of introspection and vulnerability, where the female figure withdraws into herself wrapped in a warm and emotional atmosphere.

