Joan Capella Arenas - Mujer con Libro, 1997
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Mujer con Libro, 1997 is an oil painting from Spain dating to the 1990–2000 period and sold with a frame.
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Joan Capella Arenas, figurative oil portrait on canvas representing a seated woman holding a book or notebook.
Oil on canvas.
Signed by the artist on both sides and dated 1997 on the reverse.
Work: 73 × 54 cm. Framed: 89 × 69.5 cm.
Original painting by the Catalan artist Joan Capella Arenas (Montcada i Reixac, Barcelona, 1927–2005).
The composition depicts a woman seated holding a book or notebook, built using simplified forms and a marked geometrization of the figure. Capella employs a palette dominated by blues, greens and grays, contrasted with the warmer tones of the face and hands. The deliberately synthetic treatment of the features and the chromatic construction of the figure reflect the modern, personal language developed by the artist.
Joan Capella began his artistic studies at the Escola de la Llotja in Barcelona in 1940. His first contact with Paris took place in 1945 and he subsequently spent numerous periods in France, especially between 1965 and 1972.
In 1979 he received in France the Issoudun Prize and the silver medal of the III Salon of the Société des Beaux-Arts of Béziers. In the early 1980s he joined the group of artists linked to the Sala Dalmau in Barcelona.
In 1997, the same year this painting was made, Capella was named Favorite Son of Montcada i Reixac. Subsequently, the creation of the Fundació Joan Capella was promoted with the aim of preserving and disseminating his artistic legacy.
Presented framed.
Provenance: Private collection.
Condition: Good overall condition, with light signs of age and use appropriate to the period.
Seller's Story
EXCENTRIC ART BCN (Plana Antiques) was born more than 50 years ago as a family business directed and dedicated to the purchase and sale of works of art, antiques and collectibles.
In our company we are endorsed by hundreds of clients to whom we transmit a high criterion of attention and a great professional experience thanks to the knowledge of the business.
Thanks to this effort, EXCENTRIC ART (Plana Antiques) currently has a store and a warehouse of 800 m2 at its disposal.
All paintings are professionally wrapped and packaged and shipped with tracking. Bid with confidence and if you have any questions please feel free to message us.
Translated by Google TranslateJoan Capella Arenas, figurative oil portrait on canvas representing a seated woman holding a book or notebook.
Oil on canvas.
Signed by the artist on both sides and dated 1997 on the reverse.
Work: 73 × 54 cm. Framed: 89 × 69.5 cm.
Original painting by the Catalan artist Joan Capella Arenas (Montcada i Reixac, Barcelona, 1927–2005).
The composition depicts a woman seated holding a book or notebook, built using simplified forms and a marked geometrization of the figure. Capella employs a palette dominated by blues, greens and grays, contrasted with the warmer tones of the face and hands. The deliberately synthetic treatment of the features and the chromatic construction of the figure reflect the modern, personal language developed by the artist.
Joan Capella began his artistic studies at the Escola de la Llotja in Barcelona in 1940. His first contact with Paris took place in 1945 and he subsequently spent numerous periods in France, especially between 1965 and 1972.
In 1979 he received in France the Issoudun Prize and the silver medal of the III Salon of the Société des Beaux-Arts of Béziers. In the early 1980s he joined the group of artists linked to the Sala Dalmau in Barcelona.
In 1997, the same year this painting was made, Capella was named Favorite Son of Montcada i Reixac. Subsequently, the creation of the Fundació Joan Capella was promoted with the aim of preserving and disseminating his artistic legacy.
Presented framed.
Provenance: Private collection.
Condition: Good overall condition, with light signs of age and use appropriate to the period.
Seller's Story
EXCENTRIC ART BCN (Plana Antiques) was born more than 50 years ago as a family business directed and dedicated to the purchase and sale of works of art, antiques and collectibles.
In our company we are endorsed by hundreds of clients to whom we transmit a high criterion of attention and a great professional experience thanks to the knowledge of the business.
Thanks to this effort, EXCENTRIC ART (Plana Antiques) currently has a store and a warehouse of 800 m2 at its disposal.
All paintings are professionally wrapped and packaged and shipped with tracking. Bid with confidence and if you have any questions please feel free to message us.
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Artist
Joan Capella Arenas
Sold with frame
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Mujer con Libro, 1997
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
89 cm
Width
69.5 cm
Style
Modern
Period
1990-2000
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