Josep Soler (1941) - El valle luminoso





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Oil on canvas by Josep Soler (born 1941), titled El valle luminoso, from 1980–1990, original edition, 54 × 65 cm, signed by hand by the artist on the back.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Josep Soler, which represents the harmony between nature, cultivated fields and a small rural town surrounded by mountains, conveying calm, breadth and the luminous beauty of the countryside landscape. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it transmits.
· Dimensions of the work: 54x65x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work, J. Soler.
· The piece is in good condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included form an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the actual article in color, scale and details.
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 offers us a panoramic view full of light, breadth and serenity of a rural landscape surrounded by majestic mountains and expansive cultivated fields. The scene conveys a sense of absolute harmony between nature and human presence, showing a fertile valley where small paths, trees and buildings blend smoothly into the surroundings. From the elevated position from which the landscape seems to be observed, the viewer can visually traverse the vastness of the valley, perceiving the calm of the open countryside and the luminous beauty of the mountains rising in the background. The entire composition is imbued with a tranquil and poetic atmosphere, as if time had stood still in a perfect moment of light and nature.
The valley occupies the heart of the composition and is constructed through a succession of agricultural plots that create a mosaic of greens, yellows and earth tones. The fields seem to extend infinitely under the clarity of the day, forming soft and harmonious lines that add depth and visual rhythm. Each parcel has a slightly different hue, reflecting the diversity of crops and the natural richness of the landscape. The small trees scattered between the paths and lands provide verticality and delicacy, while the tiny human figures introduce a subtle presence that reinforces the monumental scale of the surroundings. There is a sense of fertility, tranquility and deep connection with the land.
In the center of the valley appears a small architectural complex dominated by a church and several rural buildings that become the human core of the scene. The light-colored, luminous buildings stand delicately among the greens of the landscape, providing a point of balance and visual serenity. The tall dark cypresses surrounding the church add elegance and verticality, creating a very beautiful contrast with the horizontal lines of the fields. This small town seems isolated in the vastness of the valley, conveying a sense of peace, contemplation and simple life tied to nature and the seasons.
The mountains in the background dominate the horizon with an imposing and deeply atmospheric presence. Their blues, purples and greens create a sense of distance and majesty, while the light seems to slide over their slopes forming areas of shadow and glow. The clear and luminous sky completes the scene with an open and breathable atmosphere, full of air and depth. The soft brushstrokes of the sky and the color variations of the mountains convey movement and life, making the whole landscape seem to vibrate under natural light. The vegetation in the foreground, freer and more expressive, adds energy and emotional closeness to the whole.
Taken together, this painting is a luminous and deeply evocative representation of a rural landscape surrounded by mountains, where cultivated fields, small traditional architecture and natural vastness come together to create a scene full of harmony and serene beauty. The work conveys peace, breadth and connection with the land through a composition rich in light and color, evoking the timeless tranquility of rural life and the silent majesty of the mountainous landscape.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Josep Soler, which represents the harmony between nature, cultivated fields and a small rural town surrounded by mountains, conveying calm, breadth and the luminous beauty of the countryside landscape. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it transmits.
· Dimensions of the work: 54x65x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work, J. Soler.
· The piece is in good condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included form an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the actual article in color, scale and details.
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 offers us a panoramic view full of light, breadth and serenity of a rural landscape surrounded by majestic mountains and expansive cultivated fields. The scene conveys a sense of absolute harmony between nature and human presence, showing a fertile valley where small paths, trees and buildings blend smoothly into the surroundings. From the elevated position from which the landscape seems to be observed, the viewer can visually traverse the vastness of the valley, perceiving the calm of the open countryside and the luminous beauty of the mountains rising in the background. The entire composition is imbued with a tranquil and poetic atmosphere, as if time had stood still in a perfect moment of light and nature.
The valley occupies the heart of the composition and is constructed through a succession of agricultural plots that create a mosaic of greens, yellows and earth tones. The fields seem to extend infinitely under the clarity of the day, forming soft and harmonious lines that add depth and visual rhythm. Each parcel has a slightly different hue, reflecting the diversity of crops and the natural richness of the landscape. The small trees scattered between the paths and lands provide verticality and delicacy, while the tiny human figures introduce a subtle presence that reinforces the monumental scale of the surroundings. There is a sense of fertility, tranquility and deep connection with the land.
In the center of the valley appears a small architectural complex dominated by a church and several rural buildings that become the human core of the scene. The light-colored, luminous buildings stand delicately among the greens of the landscape, providing a point of balance and visual serenity. The tall dark cypresses surrounding the church add elegance and verticality, creating a very beautiful contrast with the horizontal lines of the fields. This small town seems isolated in the vastness of the valley, conveying a sense of peace, contemplation and simple life tied to nature and the seasons.
The mountains in the background dominate the horizon with an imposing and deeply atmospheric presence. Their blues, purples and greens create a sense of distance and majesty, while the light seems to slide over their slopes forming areas of shadow and glow. The clear and luminous sky completes the scene with an open and breathable atmosphere, full of air and depth. The soft brushstrokes of the sky and the color variations of the mountains convey movement and life, making the whole landscape seem to vibrate under natural light. The vegetation in the foreground, freer and more expressive, adds energy and emotional closeness to the whole.
Taken together, this painting is a luminous and deeply evocative representation of a rural landscape surrounded by mountains, where cultivated fields, small traditional architecture and natural vastness come together to create a scene full of harmony and serene beauty. The work conveys peace, breadth and connection with the land through a composition rich in light and color, evoking the timeless tranquility of rural life and the silent majesty of the mountainous landscape.

