Signed U. Checa (XIX) - The Charge Through The Forest
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The oil painting The Charge Through The Forest, created in 1890 in Spain and signed by hand as U. Checa, in the Realism style, depicts a military scene and measures 188 cm by 128 cm (weight 25 kg), sold with its frame.
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KNIGHTLY SCENE IN THE FOREST, 1890
Work of the Spanish School from the late 19th century
Colmenar de Oreja, 1860 - Dax, 1916
Oil on canvas.
Signed and dated U. Checa, 90 in the lower right corner.
Dimensions of the work: 159 x 99 cm.
Dimensions with frame: 188 x 128 x 8 cm approx.
IMPORTANT TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Because of the large size of the work and the presence of a very large frame, transport must be handled in a special way.
The shipping costs indicated on the platform should be understood as a rough estimate.
The buyer may arrange directly the collection or transport of the work if they wish.
If the real cost of packaging, handling or specialized transport is higher than the initially indicated amount, any excess cost must be borne by the buyer.
Alternatively, a physical pickup or a transport agreed upon by both parties can be arranged.
The work will be prepared with the utmost care possible, but due to its dimensions we recommend a professional or specialized art-and-large-format transport service.
(we can provide several options always taking your preferences into account
1. IDENTIFICATION
1.1. Work
Large scene of chevalry set in a forest landscape.
The composition shows an episode of movement, smoke, horses and soldiers, with strong narrative tension.
The work appears signed and dated U. Checa, 90.
For lack of an authenticity certificate, it is prudently presented as only signed U. Checa.
1.2. Context of the artist to which it relates in theme and style
Ulpiano Checa was one of the Spanish painters best known for his historical, military, equestrian scenes with great dynamic composition.
His painting combines academicism, late Romanticism, theatrical sense of movement and a free brushwork in certain areas of the composition.
2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
The scene unfolds in an open forest, with tall trees, smoke from gunfire and a composition marked by the advancing horses.
The gaze moves between the foreground figures, the bridge, the soldiers in motion and the illuminated background of the road.
There is a clear sense of action suspended.
The moment seems captured in full tension,
not entirely stopping,
as if the scene continued beyond the frame.
The horses and riders are treated with quick and expressive brushwork.
Some areas appear more defined;
others remain more open, almost sketched.
This difference in finish is particularly interesting.
It could indicate that this is a commissioned piece or workshop work, advanced in its overall composition, but possibly not brought to the final degree of realist definition by the artist.
3. ATTRIBUTION AND CURATORIAL READING
The signature U. Checa and the date 90 naturally orient the work toward Ulpiano Checa y Sanz.
The equestrian theme, the movement of the horses, the historic-military episode and the monumental format are elements very close to his pictorial universe.
Even so, prudence dictates, and in the absence of a certificate or supplementary documentation, the work should be cataloged as:
Signed U. Checa
One possible reading is that it is a composition commissioned or prepared for a project of greater ambition.
The work retains strength, structure and movement,
but some areas seem to be pending a final phase of outlining,
especially in faces, secondary details and certain passages of the background.
This condition allows us to observe the painting process in a very direct way.
The scene preserves an open energy,
between the initial idea,
the constructive composition,
and the final finish.
4. CONDITION
The work shows later restorations.
There are slight losses of paint and visible signs of the passage of time.
The surface shows craquelure, areas of wear, interventions and differences in finish.
The frame also shows losses, nicks and signs of age.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.
They allow observing the signature, the painted surface, the frame, the reverse, restorations and the overall state of preservation.
5. FRAME AND PRESENCE
The work is presented with a large, highly decorative frame.
The whole measures approximately 188 x 128 x 8 cm, making the piece a painting of substantial scale.
The frame shows losses and wear,
but it nicely complements the historical character of the scene.
Its presence reinforces reading the work as a painting of grand apparatus,
designed to occupy a wide space.
6. CONTEMPLATION
This painting belongs to the world of movement.
Horses,
smoke,
gunfire,
trees,
soldiers,
dust,
and a cold light that penetrates the forest.
It is not a quiet scene.
It is an image in transit.
Part of its interest lies precisely in that open condition:
the work seems to be between the initial impulse and the final finish,
between the imagined battle and the completed painting.
A piece of great presence for those who approach it from the perspective of history, equestrian painting and Ulpiano Checa's pictorial universe.
Seller's Story
At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries.
Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona.
We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
Translated by Google TranslateKNIGHTLY SCENE IN THE FOREST, 1890
Work of the Spanish School from the late 19th century
Colmenar de Oreja, 1860 - Dax, 1916
Oil on canvas.
Signed and dated U. Checa, 90 in the lower right corner.
Dimensions of the work: 159 x 99 cm.
Dimensions with frame: 188 x 128 x 8 cm approx.
IMPORTANT TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Because of the large size of the work and the presence of a very large frame, transport must be handled in a special way.
The shipping costs indicated on the platform should be understood as a rough estimate.
The buyer may arrange directly the collection or transport of the work if they wish.
If the real cost of packaging, handling or specialized transport is higher than the initially indicated amount, any excess cost must be borne by the buyer.
Alternatively, a physical pickup or a transport agreed upon by both parties can be arranged.
The work will be prepared with the utmost care possible, but due to its dimensions we recommend a professional or specialized art-and-large-format transport service.
(we can provide several options always taking your preferences into account
1. IDENTIFICATION
1.1. Work
Large scene of chevalry set in a forest landscape.
The composition shows an episode of movement, smoke, horses and soldiers, with strong narrative tension.
The work appears signed and dated U. Checa, 90.
For lack of an authenticity certificate, it is prudently presented as only signed U. Checa.
1.2. Context of the artist to which it relates in theme and style
Ulpiano Checa was one of the Spanish painters best known for his historical, military, equestrian scenes with great dynamic composition.
His painting combines academicism, late Romanticism, theatrical sense of movement and a free brushwork in certain areas of the composition.
2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
The scene unfolds in an open forest, with tall trees, smoke from gunfire and a composition marked by the advancing horses.
The gaze moves between the foreground figures, the bridge, the soldiers in motion and the illuminated background of the road.
There is a clear sense of action suspended.
The moment seems captured in full tension,
not entirely stopping,
as if the scene continued beyond the frame.
The horses and riders are treated with quick and expressive brushwork.
Some areas appear more defined;
others remain more open, almost sketched.
This difference in finish is particularly interesting.
It could indicate that this is a commissioned piece or workshop work, advanced in its overall composition, but possibly not brought to the final degree of realist definition by the artist.
3. ATTRIBUTION AND CURATORIAL READING
The signature U. Checa and the date 90 naturally orient the work toward Ulpiano Checa y Sanz.
The equestrian theme, the movement of the horses, the historic-military episode and the monumental format are elements very close to his pictorial universe.
Even so, prudence dictates, and in the absence of a certificate or supplementary documentation, the work should be cataloged as:
Signed U. Checa
One possible reading is that it is a composition commissioned or prepared for a project of greater ambition.
The work retains strength, structure and movement,
but some areas seem to be pending a final phase of outlining,
especially in faces, secondary details and certain passages of the background.
This condition allows us to observe the painting process in a very direct way.
The scene preserves an open energy,
between the initial idea,
the constructive composition,
and the final finish.
4. CONDITION
The work shows later restorations.
There are slight losses of paint and visible signs of the passage of time.
The surface shows craquelure, areas of wear, interventions and differences in finish.
The frame also shows losses, nicks and signs of age.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.
They allow observing the signature, the painted surface, the frame, the reverse, restorations and the overall state of preservation.
5. FRAME AND PRESENCE
The work is presented with a large, highly decorative frame.
The whole measures approximately 188 x 128 x 8 cm, making the piece a painting of substantial scale.
The frame shows losses and wear,
but it nicely complements the historical character of the scene.
Its presence reinforces reading the work as a painting of grand apparatus,
designed to occupy a wide space.
6. CONTEMPLATION
This painting belongs to the world of movement.
Horses,
smoke,
gunfire,
trees,
soldiers,
dust,
and a cold light that penetrates the forest.
It is not a quiet scene.
It is an image in transit.
Part of its interest lies precisely in that open condition:
the work seems to be between the initial impulse and the final finish,
between the imagined battle and the completed painting.
A piece of great presence for those who approach it from the perspective of history, equestrian painting and Ulpiano Checa's pictorial universe.
Seller's Story
At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries.
Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona.
We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
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Artist
Signed U. Checa (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
The Charge Through The Forest
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1890
Condition
Good condition
Height
188 cm
Width
128 cm
Weight
25 kg
Depiction/theme
Military
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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