Andreu Masó (1948) - Sinfonía floral

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Andreu Masó, depicting a woman elegantly dressed and seen from behind, wrapped in a black shawl with a red rose as a symbol of beauty, mystery, and serene introspection. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions with frame: 55x62.5x5 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 38x46 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the lower left.
· The piece is in good conservation condition, it has a small imperceptible hole in the central part of the work.
· The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the photographs included form an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in a mockup is indicative; there may be differences with the real article in color, scale, and details.

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This painting features an exuberant bouquet of flowers arranged in a jug, accompanied by a wooden chair and enveloped in a domestic, light-filled, colorful, and vibrant atmosphere. The composition transforms a common corner into a celebration of natural beauty, placing the floral ensemble in a dominant foreground. The flowers spread freely toward the top and the sides, while the jug rests on a pink fabric whose pleats add movement to the lower area. Behind the bouquet, the intense red-backrest of the chair introduces a warm, familiar presence that frames the scene and balances the cool tones of the background.

The bouquet is the true visual heart of the work. It is formed by numerous open flowers that seem to belong to the same family, though each displays its own personality thanks to the variety of colors, sizes, and orientations. Some are shown fully frontal, revealing their dark centers and petal crowns; others appear slightly inclined or viewed in profile, as if seeking different directions of light. This variety avoids any rigidity and makes the whole look freshly picked, spontaneous, and still full of life.

At the top rises a large white flower crowning the bouquet, immediately drawing the eye. Its broad petals open around a dark center surrounded by pinkish, violet, and greenish hues. The clarity of this flower contrasts with the turquoise background and the more intense colors around it, making it one of the main luminous focal points of the composition. Its elevated position lends it a certain majesty, as if presiding over the rest of the ensemble.

To the left appear several flowers in lilac, mauve, and pink tones. One near the upper edge has a deep blue heart that intensifies the delicacy of its violet petals. Below it unfolds another pink flower, open toward the viewer, whose dark center introduces depth. The succession of these rounded shapes creates a descending movement that guides the gaze from the top to the lower flowers, establishing a soft and continuous visual rhythm.

Among the lighter tones emerge reddish, garnet, and burgundy flowers that add strength and drama. One of the most striking is near the upper center, partially hidden by the big white flower, while another occupies a central position with an intense combination of red, wine, and white. These warm tones act as small accents that wake the composition and dialogue with the color of the chair. Their presence prevents the floral range from being overly sweet and adds emotional depth to the set.

On the right side a beautiful dark fuchsia flower stands out, surrounded by pink and garnet petals. Its light center, flecked with violets and blues, creates a strong contrast with the intensity of the outer crown. This flower is oriented directly toward the viewer and seems to function as a second focal point, facing the big white flower in the upper part. Both establish a balance between clarity and darkness, delicacy and energy.

The blue and violet flowers are distributed across different areas of the bouquet and bring freshness to the whole. Some display tones close to indigo and ultramarine blue, while others soften through lavender, light blue, and mauve reflections. Their dark centers create small points of concentration and reinforce the sense of depth. These flowers introduce a chromatic continuity with the background, though their more defined outlines keep them clearly separated from the surrounding space.

At the bottom several white and bluish flowers group together and illuminate the heart of the composition. Their petals overlap and blend with the leaves, creating a particularly abundant and bright area. Some contain slight green, violet, and pale blue shadows, while their yellow centers provide small warm glints. The tight arrangement of these flowers conveys a sense of fullness, as if the bouquet overflowed the capacity of the jug.

Green stems crisscross in many directions and form the internal structure of the bouquet. Some rise almost vertically, others tilt to the sides, and several form diagonals that link flowers to one another. Their flexible appearance adds naturalness and suggests the weight of the corollas, which forces some stems to bend gently. Between them lie small elongated leaves, as well as more compact patches of vegetation that fill the interstices.

The leaves present a wide variety of greens, from light, yellowish tones to deep colors close to emerald and bluish-green. This diversity makes the foliage more than just a backdrop. In certain spots, the leaves seem to catch the light and acquire bright reflections; in others, they darken until merging with the shadows of the bouquet. Thanks to these changes, the vegetation provides volume, density, and a sense of unruly growth.

On the far right there is a mass of larger, darker leaves extending beyond the floral core. These shapes balance the bouquet’s spread to the left and visually enlarge the composition. Their deep, blue-tinged greens contrast with the brightness of the white petals and the light blue background. Some leaves seem to point outward from the scene, suggesting the bouquet continues beyond what the eye can grasp.

The jug occupies the lower central area and acts as a stable base for all the exuberant flowers. Its rounded body combines bluish-gray, soft greens, violets, and light reflections. The vessel has a simple, sturdy presence, capable of supporting the abundant bouquet without competing with it. Its surface seems to pick up the colors of the surroundings, especially the blues of the background, the greens of the leaves, and the pinks of the fabric on which it rests.

The handle of the jug, visible on the right side, forms a distinct curved line that reinforces the roundness of the container. Its dark blue outline stands out against the lighter tones of the body, while a green stripe runs along part of its interior. This combination creates a small play of depth and directs the gaze toward the base of the bouquet. The upper opening is practically hidden by the stems and leaves, intensifying the impression of abundance.

Under the jug extends a pale pink, salmon, and mauve fabric. Its broad pleats open toward both sides and occupy much of the lower area. In some spots, the fabric forms bright planes; in others, there are reddish, violet, and bluish shadows that reveal its volume. This element brings softness and a sense of domestic intimacy, as well as creating a harmonious transition between the cool jug and the warm surface on which it rests.

In the lower right corner, the folds of the fabric take on greater intensity and blend with a zone of deep red. This chromatic fragment acts as an extension of the warm tones of the flowers and the chair. Its diagonal arrangement injects dynamism and prevents the bottom from appearing static. At the same time, it helps to guide the eye back toward the center, closing the visual path around the jug.

The wooden chair behind the bouquet is an essential element for understanding the scene's character. Its curved backrest is partly hidden by the flowers, but it maintains a firm presence thanks to its reddish, orange, and brown tones. The right vertical support rises up with the flowers and establishes a solid line that contrasts with the mobility of the stems. The chair evokes a lived-in, domestic interior, as if the bouquet had been placed spontaneously in a corner of the house.

The warm color of the wood sets a beautiful dialogue with the reds, pinks, and garnets of the flowers. At the same time, it stands out intensely against the blues and greens of the background. The chair is not limited to a spatial function; it acts as a partial frame for the bouquet and provides it with human scale. Its presence allows imagining a nearby table, a quiet room, or a moment of rest in which the flowers accompany daily life.

The background is organized with large fields of blue, turquoise, teal, and light blue. To the left appear lighter, greener areas, while the right side becomes bluer and deeper. These transitions create a fresh and luminous atmosphere, evocative of a room bathed in daylight. Although the space is not described with precision, the color changes suggest depth and allow the bouquet to stand out strongly.

In the upper-left corner there are soft yellow and green notes that seem to announce the entry of light. These warmer areas alleviate the general coolness of the background and relate to the small yellow nuances of some leaves and flower centers. On the far right, the blues deepen and intensify, offering a serene counterpoint to the bouquet’s multicolor richness. The background thus actively participates in the scene’s balance.

The lighting appears to diffuse in a broad and enveloping way. It does not come from a single clearly identifiable point, but caresses the petals, the vegetation, the jug, and the fabric with numerous reflections. The white flowers particularly receive this clarity, while the violet and red petals retain deep shadows at their centers. The result is a sense of freshness, as if the flowers have just been placed and still retain the moisture and vitality of the garden.

The composition is built from the contrast between the organic expansion of the bouquet and the stable structure of the surrounding objects. The flowers and stems move in all directions, while the jug provides a closed form, the chair introduces vertical lines, and the table establishes a horizontal base. This combination maintains balance without eliminating spontaneity. The whole seems carefully harmonized, yet it preserves the impression of natural beauty that has arisen effortlessly.

The floral abundance can be interpreted as an exaltation of spring, renewal, and the pleasure of contemplating nature’s small wonders. Each flower seems to be at a different moment of opening: some fully display their petals, others lean, and several remain partially hidden. This diversity suggests the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of beauty, though the overall atmosphere remains cheerful and vital.

There is also an emotional dimension linked to home and memory. The wooden chair, the simple jug, and the extended fabric evoke a close space, possibly associated with a family home or a calm moment of daily life. The bouquet turns that ordinary setting into something extraordinary. The flowers seem to have been gathered to decorate, celebrate, or remember, bringing a living presence to the interior that completely changes its atmosphere.

The chromatic intensity conveys optimism, energy, and serene joy. The blues and greens create freshness and calm; the whites bring luminosity; the violets introduce sensitivity; and the reds and pinks communicate warmth and vitality. No single color dominates; all participate in a dynamic harmony. This richness invites a slow visit to each corner of the painting and to discover new relationships between the flowers, the leaves, and the objects.

Overall, the work depicts a lush bouquet of multicolored flowers arranged in a jug atop a pink fabric, with a warm wooden chair in the background and an enveloping blue and green atmosphere. The diversity of white, violet, pink, blue, and garnet petals, together with the movement of the stems and the richness of the foliage, turns the scene into a celebration of nature and everyday beauty. The painting conveys freshness, joy, intimacy, and a delicate sense of fullness, transforming a simple floral arrangement into a luminous image charged with life and emotion.