Juan Lluna Lerma (1933–2019) - Tierras de invierno

Juan Lluna Lerma (1933–2019) – Lands of Winter

An attractive oil on canvas by Juan Lluna Lerma, signed by the artist in the lower right corner.

The work depicts an expansive countryside during the cold months. The bare trees, cut against a pale bright sky, introduce a vertical rhythm that balances the horizontality of the cultivated fields and the gentle rises of the terrain.

The composition stands out especially for its chromatic richness. Lluna Lerma combines golden yellows, ochres, blue-greens, and reddish and violet tones, transforming a seemingly austere landscape into a scene full of nuances. The central field, illuminated and worked with abundant painterly material, constitutes the main light focus of the piece.

Juan Lluna Lerma demonstrates here his notable mastery of landscape and a very personal sensitivity for interpreting nature. Through a free, vigorous, and expressive brushstroke, he builds the forms without the need for excessively detailed drawing. The matter, color, and light acquire as much prominence as the subject itself, giving the whole a compelling modernity and an intense pictorial presence.

This is a work of considerable format, balanced and atmospheric, which reveals the artist’s solid technique and his ability to transform a rural landscape into a composition of great visual richness. A painting particularly interesting for collectors of Spanish landscapes of the 20th century.

Author: Juan Lluna Lerma (1933–2019)
Title: Tierras de invierno / Lands of Winter
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 54 cm high × 81 cm wide
Signature: signed in the lower right corner
Frame: offered without frame
Provenance: private collection, Spain

The work is presented in the condition shown in the photographs, which are an integral part of the description. It is recommended to study them carefully to assess its conservation.

It will be sent carefully packed, protected, and with tracking.