École espagnole (XX) - Chemin dans la campagne - NO RESERVE
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Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,200
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Description from the seller
An attractive artwork from a Spanish school in the 20th century, depicting a bright rural landscape traversed by a path that winds into the vegetation.
The composition centers on a warm-toned path that begins in the foreground and draws the viewer’s eye into the interior of the landscape. On both sides stand fields, shrubs and swaths of vegetation, while a pink-trunked tree with a green canopy occupies a protagonists position in the central-right area.
The work stands out especially for its chromatic richness and expressive character, with a lively palette dominated by deep greens, luminous blues, ochres, oranges, and pinkish tones. The brushwork is loose, direct, and clearly visible, imparting dynamism to the painted surface and reinforcing a sense of spontaneity.
The treatment of the landscape moves away from strictly naturalistic representation to give greater importance to color and the synthesis of forms. This freedom in interpreting nature links the painting to figurative and expressionist currents that had wide presence in 20th-century Spanish painting.
The expansive blue sky occupies a significant part of the composition and helps reinforce the feeling of depth and brightness. The contrast between the greens, the warm path, and the pink-toned trunk gives the work a notably strong visual personality.
The painting presents a good overall state of conservation compatible with its age. Its current condition can be viewed in detail in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
From a private collection.
The work is framed. The frame is included solely as a courtesy and without added commercial value, and may show chips, small losses, or flaws typical of use and the passage of time. Its condition will not be a basis for complaint.
The piece will be shipped with professional packing, carefully protected with materials suitable for artworks, aiming for maximum safety during transport.
For shipments outside the European Union, the buyer should note that possible duties, import taxes, customs handling charges, and any other costs arising from the destination country’s regulations will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Customs procedures may also cause delays compared to standard delivery times.
An attractive example of 20th-century Spanish landscape painting, particularly interesting for its expressive use of color, the freedom of its execution, and the scene’s luminosity.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateAn attractive artwork from a Spanish school in the 20th century, depicting a bright rural landscape traversed by a path that winds into the vegetation.
The composition centers on a warm-toned path that begins in the foreground and draws the viewer’s eye into the interior of the landscape. On both sides stand fields, shrubs and swaths of vegetation, while a pink-trunked tree with a green canopy occupies a protagonists position in the central-right area.
The work stands out especially for its chromatic richness and expressive character, with a lively palette dominated by deep greens, luminous blues, ochres, oranges, and pinkish tones. The brushwork is loose, direct, and clearly visible, imparting dynamism to the painted surface and reinforcing a sense of spontaneity.
The treatment of the landscape moves away from strictly naturalistic representation to give greater importance to color and the synthesis of forms. This freedom in interpreting nature links the painting to figurative and expressionist currents that had wide presence in 20th-century Spanish painting.
The expansive blue sky occupies a significant part of the composition and helps reinforce the feeling of depth and brightness. The contrast between the greens, the warm path, and the pink-toned trunk gives the work a notably strong visual personality.
The painting presents a good overall state of conservation compatible with its age. Its current condition can be viewed in detail in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
From a private collection.
The work is framed. The frame is included solely as a courtesy and without added commercial value, and may show chips, small losses, or flaws typical of use and the passage of time. Its condition will not be a basis for complaint.
The piece will be shipped with professional packing, carefully protected with materials suitable for artworks, aiming for maximum safety during transport.
For shipments outside the European Union, the buyer should note that possible duties, import taxes, customs handling charges, and any other costs arising from the destination country’s regulations will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Customs procedures may also cause delays compared to standard delivery times.
An attractive example of 20th-century Spanish landscape painting, particularly interesting for its expressive use of color, the freedom of its execution, and the scene’s luminosity.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Artist
École espagnole (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Chemin dans la campagne - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition
Height
72 cm
Width
53 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1980-1990
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