Joan Albert Solé (1919) - Elegancia rosal

Signed by the artist on the bottom

The work is presented framed (the frame has some flaws (see attached photographs))

Measurements of the artwork: 41 cm in height x 33 cm in width

Frame measurements: 61 cm in height x 53 cm in width

The conservation status of the work is good

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Artist Biography:

Joan Albert Solé (Barcelona, 1919) is a Catalan painter whose work centers on genre scenes and everyday life, capturing social life in the mid-20th century.

Biography and Training:

Origin: He was born in Barcelona in 1919. From a young age he showed great aptitude for drawing and figurative painting.

Artistic Context: He is associated with the tradition of postwar Catalan painting, maintaining a post-impressionist style that prioritizes atmosphere and light over abstraction.

Style and Themes:

His work is easily recognizable for its depiction of busy and festive environments:

Cabaret Scenes: It is one of his most recurring themes, where he portrays the nocturnal atmosphere, musicians and dancers with a loose and dynamic brushstroke.

Bullfighting: His paintings of "Afternoons at the Bullfights" are highly valued by collectors, highlighting the movement of the crowds in the arenas.

Landscapes and Figures: He also produced urban landscapes of Barcelona and everyday scenes in cafes and squares.