Spanish school (XX) - La primavera del toro
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Oil on canvas titled La primavera del toro, created in the 1990s in Spain by Escuela española (XX) and hand-signed, depicts animals in an expressionist style and comes framed (90 × 76 cm; canvas 76 × 61 cm) in good condition.
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The Spring of the Bull
- Author: Spanish School (20th Century)
- Year or decade of creation: 1990s
- Signature: Signed "Francisco" in the lower right corner.
- School: Contemporary Spanish School
- Style: Figurative Expressionism
- Technique: Oil on canvas
Framed dimensions: 90 x 76 cm
Canvas dimensions: 76 x 61 cm
Artistic description
A work of great presence dedicated to one of the most representative motifs of the Spanish pictorial tradition: the fighting bull. The composition presents several bulls in a spring landscape of intense brightness, with three specimens dominating the foreground and other animals integrated into the depth of the field.
The painting stands out especially for an energetic, gestural brushwork, laden with body and texture, clearly visible on the bodies of the animals and in the vegetation. The artist builds the figures through patches and overlapping strokes, moving away from an academic representation in search of expressiveness and movement.
The palette combines blacks, grays, and bluish tones in the bulls with yellows, greens, ochres, and small reddish accents in the landscape. This contrast reinforces the powerful presence of the animals against a bright, colorful spring setting. In the background, trees and structures are resolved in a freer, sketch-like manner, creating depth without diminishing the prominence of the main scene.
The work bears the signature "Francisco" in the lower right corner. On the back of the canvas is handwritten the title "La Primavera del Toro," accompanied by a rubrica. The stretcher also bears Grumbacher, New York, seals of an American manufacturer of art materials; this element relates to the support and should not be interpreted by itself as an indication of authorship or provenance of the painting.
It is presented with a wide classical molded frame in dark reddish tones that greatly enhances the composition. A decorative, large-format piece with strong character, especially suitable for collectors of bullfighting painting, Spanish figurative art, and equestrian and rural themes.
Condition report
The work is in good overall condition.
Paint layer stable, with the impasto texture typical of the technique used.
No significant losses or invasive restorations observed.
This is a piece ready to hang and enjoy without any intervention.
Shipping management
We carry out a professional packing protocol and specialized shipping for works of art:
Protection of the artwork with acid-free material.
Multilayer padding and reinforced transit box.
Insured shipping with tracking.
Preparation of the package following standards for transport of art and antiques.
The goal is to ensure the work arrives in perfect condition at its destination.
Professional commitment
We are specialists in art, antiques, and collectible objects, with extensive experience in the management, cataloging, and sale of artistic pieces.
Rigorous and honest descriptions.
Real photographs of the offered work.
Direct attention and specialized advice.
Seriousness and professionalism throughout the process.
Our commitment is to offer authentic pieces with maximum transparency and trust for the collector.
Framing:
If the frame is specified by photo and data sheet as included, it is attached as part of the sale and, as such, given as a gift accompanying the painting; complaints or returns will not be accepted in case of transport damage.
All shipments outside of Euro 1, if an additional shipping surcharge is required for various international logistics reasons, must be paid by the customer.
The Spring of the Bull
- Author: Spanish School (20th Century)
- Year or decade of creation: 1990s
- Signature: Signed "Francisco" in the lower right corner.
- School: Contemporary Spanish School
- Style: Figurative Expressionism
- Technique: Oil on canvas
Framed dimensions: 90 x 76 cm
Canvas dimensions: 76 x 61 cm
Artistic description
A work of great presence dedicated to one of the most representative motifs of the Spanish pictorial tradition: the fighting bull. The composition presents several bulls in a spring landscape of intense brightness, with three specimens dominating the foreground and other animals integrated into the depth of the field.
The painting stands out especially for an energetic, gestural brushwork, laden with body and texture, clearly visible on the bodies of the animals and in the vegetation. The artist builds the figures through patches and overlapping strokes, moving away from an academic representation in search of expressiveness and movement.
The palette combines blacks, grays, and bluish tones in the bulls with yellows, greens, ochres, and small reddish accents in the landscape. This contrast reinforces the powerful presence of the animals against a bright, colorful spring setting. In the background, trees and structures are resolved in a freer, sketch-like manner, creating depth without diminishing the prominence of the main scene.
The work bears the signature "Francisco" in the lower right corner. On the back of the canvas is handwritten the title "La Primavera del Toro," accompanied by a rubrica. The stretcher also bears Grumbacher, New York, seals of an American manufacturer of art materials; this element relates to the support and should not be interpreted by itself as an indication of authorship or provenance of the painting.
It is presented with a wide classical molded frame in dark reddish tones that greatly enhances the composition. A decorative, large-format piece with strong character, especially suitable for collectors of bullfighting painting, Spanish figurative art, and equestrian and rural themes.
Condition report
The work is in good overall condition.
Paint layer stable, with the impasto texture typical of the technique used.
No significant losses or invasive restorations observed.
This is a piece ready to hang and enjoy without any intervention.
Shipping management
We carry out a professional packing protocol and specialized shipping for works of art:
Protection of the artwork with acid-free material.
Multilayer padding and reinforced transit box.
Insured shipping with tracking.
Preparation of the package following standards for transport of art and antiques.
The goal is to ensure the work arrives in perfect condition at its destination.
Professional commitment
We are specialists in art, antiques, and collectible objects, with extensive experience in the management, cataloging, and sale of artistic pieces.
Rigorous and honest descriptions.
Real photographs of the offered work.
Direct attention and specialized advice.
Seriousness and professionalism throughout the process.
Our commitment is to offer authentic pieces with maximum transparency and trust for the collector.
Framing:
If the frame is specified by photo and data sheet as included, it is attached as part of the sale and, as such, given as a gift accompanying the painting; complaints or returns will not be accepted in case of transport damage.
All shipments outside of Euro 1, if an additional shipping surcharge is required for various international logistics reasons, must be paid by the customer.
Details
Artist
Spanish school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
La primavera del toro
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
76 cm
Width
90 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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