Joan-Josep Tharrats (1918-2001) - Impulso abstracto

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Joan-Josep Tharrats, which represents a free and emotional exploration of gesture and color as forms of abstract and spontaneous expression. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Frame dimensions: 46x42x6 cm.
· Artwork dimensions: 24x20 cm.
· Mixed media technically hand-signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner of the work, Tharrats.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
· The work is sold with a precious frame with protective glass (included in the auction as a gift).

The piece comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences with the actual article in color, scale and details.

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This painting presents an abstract, gestural composition where the forms seem to arise spontaneously, like visual impulses charged with energy and creative freedom. On a light, ample background, various strokes, smudges and lines are distributed in what appears to be an intuitive manner, creating a sense of continuous movement and immediate expression. The absence of a defined figurative representation allows attention to focus on the strength of the gestures and on the dynamic relationship between the different elements that make up the work.

In the central area a dark blue form stands out, acting as the visual core of the composition. This irregular and vibrant color block adds depth and balance within the surrounding open space. From it, lines and marks of different directions seem to expand, as if the energy contained in that shape disperses toward the rest of the surface. The contrast between the deep blue and the dark and soft tones of the surrounding area creates a visual tension that keeps the viewer’s gaze alive.

The black lines, quick and angular, bring an almost musical rhythm to the scene. Some appear as impulsive doodles, while others resemble signs, symbols or fragments of writing impossible to decipher. These marks do not seek to build a recognizable image, but to convey emotional intensity and spontaneity. Among them appear more diffuse stains and shaded areas that soften the whole and add an atmospheric dimension, as if certain shapes emerged and disappeared at the same time.

Small touches of warm color and more delicate lines introduce a counterpoint to the strength of the dark strokes. These dispersed details create a sense of lightness and balance within a composition that, despite its apparent freedom, maintains a very marked internal harmony. The wide empty space surrounding the forms also plays an important role, allowing each gesture to breathe and to take on its own prominence within the whole.

Taken together, the work conveys a sense of expressive freedom and emotional exploration, where gesture and color replace traditional representation to become an autonomous visual language. The composition invites personal interpretation of the forms, suggesting moods, creative impulses and internal movements more than concrete images or defined narratives.