Jesús Padilla (1925–2006) - Composición con cerezas - NO RESERVE

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Composición con cerezas - NO RESERVE is an oil painting by Jesús Padilla (1925–2006) from Spain, created in the 1980s (1980–1990), depicting a still life (bodegón), measuring 22 × 33 cm with a handwritten signature at the bottom.

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Signed by the artist at the bottom

The painting is in good condition.

The work is presented unframed.

Work size: 22 x 33 cm.

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Artist biography:

Jesús Padilla (1925–2006) was a prominent Barcelona painter whose work captured the essence of the Mediterranean landscape and rural life in Catalonia throughout the second half of the 20th century. Born in the Gràcia district, Padilla developed a special sensitivity to light and color, elements that became the hallmark of his prolific career.

From a very young age, he showed a natural talent for painting, training at local art academies where he refined his oil technique. His style, framed within post-Impressionist figuration, diverged from the radical avant-gardes of his time to focus on an honest and lyrical representation of his surroundings.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Padilla toured the Catalan counties, which allowed him to portray with precision both the bustle of rural markets and the quiet of traditional masías.

Although he never sought media fame, his work was highly valued by private collectors and local galleries in Barcelona, where he held numerous exhibitions. Jesús Padilla passed away in 2006, leaving behind a pictorial archive that today serves as a graphic testament to the transformation of the Catalan landscape during the last century.

Signed by the artist at the bottom

The painting is in good condition.

The work is presented unframed.

Work size: 22 x 33 cm.

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Artist biography:

Jesús Padilla (1925–2006) was a prominent Barcelona painter whose work captured the essence of the Mediterranean landscape and rural life in Catalonia throughout the second half of the 20th century. Born in the Gràcia district, Padilla developed a special sensitivity to light and color, elements that became the hallmark of his prolific career.

From a very young age, he showed a natural talent for painting, training at local art academies where he refined his oil technique. His style, framed within post-Impressionist figuration, diverged from the radical avant-gardes of his time to focus on an honest and lyrical representation of his surroundings.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Padilla toured the Catalan counties, which allowed him to portray with precision both the bustle of rural markets and the quiet of traditional masías.

Although he never sought media fame, his work was highly valued by private collectors and local galleries in Barcelona, where he held numerous exhibitions. Jesús Padilla passed away in 2006, leaving behind a pictorial archive that today serves as a graphic testament to the transformation of the Catalan landscape during the last century.

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Artist
Jesús Padilla (1925–2006)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composición con cerezas - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
22 cm
Width
33 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Period
1980-1990
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