Román Francés (1950) - Cyclists Beneath The Trees

CYCLISTS UNDER THE SHADY TREE

 José Manuel Román Francés (Alcoy, Alicante, 1950) — Oil on canvas

• Author: José Manuel Román Francés (Alcoy, Alicante, 1950)

• Chronology: Second half of the 20th century

• Technique: Oil on canvas

• Support: Canvas mounted on wooden stretcher

• Dimensions of the work: 38 × 46 cm, height × width

• Overall dimensions: 48 × 56 cm, height × width

• Signature: Signed in the lower right corner; legible as “Román Francés”

• Subject: Woodland landscape with cyclists

• Presentation: Wooden frame with gold and ivory exterior profile, with frontal plaque reading “FRANCES”

• Condition: General condition acceptable. The surface shows a textured brushstroke, with reliefs, small irregularities and slight signs of use or age visible in the photographs. The frame shows wear, scuffs and small losses typical of its use and age.

• Observations: The work is presented in its current mounting with protective back. The reverse shows no labels, stamps or inscriptions that would allow additional verifiable provenance.

-- The work will be professionally packaged with tailor-made packing and insured shipment to any international destination.

-- We work with a specialized logistics center, with preparation and distribution approximately within 3 days once payment is confirmed.

IDENTIFICATION

 1.1. Author and signature

The work is presented as attributed to José Manuel Román Francés, based on the signature visible in the lower right corner and the nominal plaque attached to the frame. It is a landscape painting with expressive sensitivity, built from color, material and a free observation of nature.

 1.2. A everyday scene in the landscape

Two small figures on bicycles cross the lower strip of the composition. Their presence introduces a subtle human scale before the density of the trees, turning the landscape into a lived space and not merely to be contemplated.

ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION

 2.1. The grove as natural architecture

The composition is dominated by a large mass of vegetation, resolved through luminous greens, yellows, whites and reddish notes. The vertical trunks form a kind of vegetal curtain, while the lawn opens a light area in the foreground.

 2.2. Matter and chromatic vibration

The brushstroke is rich, thick and highly visible. The painting does not seek to describe every leaf, but to convey the movement of light on the trees, the depth of the shadow and the vitality of the park.

STYLE, SCHOOL AND CONTEXT

 3.1. Mediterranean-rooted late Post-Impressionist landscape

The work is part of a late Post-Impressionist figurative aesthetic, marked by the prominence of color, frank brushwork and the subjective interpretation of the landscape. Nature is presented as a living accumulation of lights, tones and gestures.

 3.2. A direct and contemporary look

More than a topographic view, this painting offers a sensory experience. The viewer stands before the grove, perceiving the shade, the movement of the bicycles and the light filtered through the branches.

CONDITION REPORT

 4.1. Painted surface

The work is in generally acceptable condition. It presents abundant paint material, small surface irregularities and slight signs of use or age visible in the images. No documentary information is available about possible past interventions.

 4.2. Stretcher and frame

The canvas is mounted on a wooden stretcher and protected by a back. The frame shows scuffs, wear and small losses in keeping with its age and handling.

GUARANTEE, TRANSPARENCY AND SHIPMENT

 5.1. Cataloging and photographs

The work is offered according to its visible signature, its material characteristics and the available information. The photographs, measurements and description are an essential part of the cataloging and should be reviewed before bidding.

 5.2. Frame included as courtesy

The frame is provided solely as a courtesy/freebie, without independent commercial valuation. No claims or complaints regarding its condition, age, fragility, flaws, alterations, stability or decorative suitability will be accepted, as these are aspects visible and/or described in the photographs.

 5.3. International packaging and transport

The gallery works with a professional packing company, tailor-made protection and safety foam, in addition to insured international shipping. Any surcharges for destinations outside Euro zones 1 and 2, islands, remote areas, high-rate destinations, non-EU destinations or special logistical circumstances will be borne by the buyer.

CONTEMPLATION

 6.1. A pause among the trees

The grove seems to contain the sound of the outside world. The bicycles barely cross the scene, but are enough to activate a feeling of a stroll, a late-afternoon openness and discreet life in the shade.

 6.2. Light that becomes painting

The work does not require a complex narrative. Its interest lies in how the material translates light: greens turning to yellows, deep shadows and white highlights between the trunks.