Lluís Domingo Abelló (1917) - Colinas doradas






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"Colinas doradas" by Lluís Domingo Abelló, 1950–1960, oil on paper, Spain, sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Domingo Abelló, which depicts an extensive rural landscape of golden fields, green trees and gentle hills under a sky full of movement. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions with frame: 50x58x1 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 36x44 cm.
· Oil on paper signed by the artist by hand on the left side of the work, Domingo Abelló.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold with a precious paper frame (included in the auction as a gift).
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences with respect to the actual item in color, scale and details.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a rural landscape of great chromatic intensity, constructed from a succession of fields, hills and trees that extend under a wide and deeply dynamic sky. The scene is not limited to reproducing a countryside view, but transforms nature into an experience full of movement, light and vitality. The intense greens, golden yellows and deep blues relate to each other to offer an expressive vision of the territory, in which each area seems to possess its own rhythm.
In the foreground there unfolds a broad expanse of land dominated by different green tones. The undulating shapes appear to follow the natural irregularities of the ground, generating a sense of continuous movement that guides the eye into the interior of the landscape. Among the greens there appear lines of ochre, yellow, brown and violet that suggest small paths, slopes, furrows and patches of wild vegetation. This chromatic variety turns the ground into a living, changing surface full of energy.
The trees located at the bottom acquire a particularly powerful presence. Their rounded canopies are formed by multiple greens, from light and fresh tones to much darker and deeper areas. The trunks, marked with browns, blacks and violets, provide solidity and allow them to be clearly distinguished within the exuberance of the surroundings. Some trees appear isolated, while others group together to create small vegetative masses that organize the scene visually.
In the center of the composition a wide field of golden yellow opens up, acting as a large luminous stripe. Its warm tone recalls fields ripe in the sun and creates a beautiful contrast with the greens of the foreground. This area adds breadth to the landscape and seems to receive intense light, capable of transforming the land into a gleaming surface. The tonal variations within the yellow suggest slopes and variations in vegetation, avoiding any sense of uniformity.
Beyond the central field, the landscape continues with new bands of soft greens, light yellows, earth tones and small violet touches. These successive layers build a pronounced sense of depth and allow the gaze to progress slowly toward the distant hills. The lines of the terrain are not rigid or fully horizontal; they rise and fall irregularly, following the organic character of the landscape and reinforcing its natural aspect.
The small trees scattered in the distance appear as dark spots that speckle the brighter areas. Their presence creates rhythm, variety and balance, while helping to perceive the scale of the represented space. Some crown the hills, others line at mid-distance, and several seem to emerge in the middle of the fields. This spontaneous distribution provides great visual richness and gives the impression of contemplating a vast, fertile territory barely altered by human presence.
At the top, the hills combine ochre, golden and green tones. Their soft profiles form a natural transition between earth and sky, closing the landscape without reducing its breadth. The absence of buildings, human figures or urban elements allows nature to become the sole protagonist. Everything seems to belong to a silent rural world, where time is measured by light, seasons and the transformation of the fields.
The sky occupies a significant strip of the composition and is full of movement. Intense blues mix with whites, pale blues and greenish tones, forming a stirred atmosphere that contrasts with the stability of the hills. The clouds seem to move rapidly across the landscape, driven by the wind, and fill the scene with an almost palpable energy. This vitality of the sky extends to the earth and establishes a visual connection between all elements.
The strength of the work lies in the tension and, at the same time, in the harmony between warm and cool colors. The yellow fields and the golden hills stand out against the greens of the vegetation and the immense blue of the sky. The small violet, brown and orange accents further enrich the whole and add depth. The viewer can travel through the scene again and again, discovering new relationships between trees, paths, fields and elevations.
The landscape conveys an emotional and vibrant vision of nature. More than depicting a specific place with exactness, it seems to capture the sensation of standing before an open territory on a windy, sunlit day. The image evokes the warmth of the countryside, the sound of leaves, the movement of clouds, and the scent of vegetation, inviting the viewer to imagine traveling through this color-filled, liberating setting.
Overall, this painting offers an energetic, luminous and deeply expressive interpretation of a rural landscape, where golden fields, green trees, gentle hills and a blue sky form a composition full of rhythm and vitality. The richness of its colors and the movement of its shapes transform nature into a powerful presence, capable of conveying serenity, emotion and a strong sense of freedom.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Domingo Abelló, which depicts an extensive rural landscape of golden fields, green trees and gentle hills under a sky full of movement. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions with frame: 50x58x1 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 36x44 cm.
· Oil on paper signed by the artist by hand on the left side of the work, Domingo Abelló.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold with a precious paper frame (included in the auction as a gift).
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences with respect to the actual item in color, scale and details.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a rural landscape of great chromatic intensity, constructed from a succession of fields, hills and trees that extend under a wide and deeply dynamic sky. The scene is not limited to reproducing a countryside view, but transforms nature into an experience full of movement, light and vitality. The intense greens, golden yellows and deep blues relate to each other to offer an expressive vision of the territory, in which each area seems to possess its own rhythm.
In the foreground there unfolds a broad expanse of land dominated by different green tones. The undulating shapes appear to follow the natural irregularities of the ground, generating a sense of continuous movement that guides the eye into the interior of the landscape. Among the greens there appear lines of ochre, yellow, brown and violet that suggest small paths, slopes, furrows and patches of wild vegetation. This chromatic variety turns the ground into a living, changing surface full of energy.
The trees located at the bottom acquire a particularly powerful presence. Their rounded canopies are formed by multiple greens, from light and fresh tones to much darker and deeper areas. The trunks, marked with browns, blacks and violets, provide solidity and allow them to be clearly distinguished within the exuberance of the surroundings. Some trees appear isolated, while others group together to create small vegetative masses that organize the scene visually.
In the center of the composition a wide field of golden yellow opens up, acting as a large luminous stripe. Its warm tone recalls fields ripe in the sun and creates a beautiful contrast with the greens of the foreground. This area adds breadth to the landscape and seems to receive intense light, capable of transforming the land into a gleaming surface. The tonal variations within the yellow suggest slopes and variations in vegetation, avoiding any sense of uniformity.
Beyond the central field, the landscape continues with new bands of soft greens, light yellows, earth tones and small violet touches. These successive layers build a pronounced sense of depth and allow the gaze to progress slowly toward the distant hills. The lines of the terrain are not rigid or fully horizontal; they rise and fall irregularly, following the organic character of the landscape and reinforcing its natural aspect.
The small trees scattered in the distance appear as dark spots that speckle the brighter areas. Their presence creates rhythm, variety and balance, while helping to perceive the scale of the represented space. Some crown the hills, others line at mid-distance, and several seem to emerge in the middle of the fields. This spontaneous distribution provides great visual richness and gives the impression of contemplating a vast, fertile territory barely altered by human presence.
At the top, the hills combine ochre, golden and green tones. Their soft profiles form a natural transition between earth and sky, closing the landscape without reducing its breadth. The absence of buildings, human figures or urban elements allows nature to become the sole protagonist. Everything seems to belong to a silent rural world, where time is measured by light, seasons and the transformation of the fields.
The sky occupies a significant strip of the composition and is full of movement. Intense blues mix with whites, pale blues and greenish tones, forming a stirred atmosphere that contrasts with the stability of the hills. The clouds seem to move rapidly across the landscape, driven by the wind, and fill the scene with an almost palpable energy. This vitality of the sky extends to the earth and establishes a visual connection between all elements.
The strength of the work lies in the tension and, at the same time, in the harmony between warm and cool colors. The yellow fields and the golden hills stand out against the greens of the vegetation and the immense blue of the sky. The small violet, brown and orange accents further enrich the whole and add depth. The viewer can travel through the scene again and again, discovering new relationships between trees, paths, fields and elevations.
The landscape conveys an emotional and vibrant vision of nature. More than depicting a specific place with exactness, it seems to capture the sensation of standing before an open territory on a windy, sunlit day. The image evokes the warmth of the countryside, the sound of leaves, the movement of clouds, and the scent of vegetation, inviting the viewer to imagine traveling through this color-filled, liberating setting.
Overall, this painting offers an energetic, luminous and deeply expressive interpretation of a rural landscape, where golden fields, green trees, gentle hills and a blue sky form a composition full of rhythm and vitality. The richness of its colors and the movement of its shapes transform nature into a powerful presence, capable of conveying serenity, emotion and a strong sense of freedom.
