École post-cubiste (XX) - Paysage urbain - NO RESERVE

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Estimate  € 400 - € 500
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"Paysage urbain", oil painting from Spain, period 1960-1970, by École post-cubiste (XX), sold with frame.

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Urban Landscape

Interesting work from a European school of the 20th century, signed, depicting an urban landscape built through a marked geometrization of forms, stylistically positioned within post-Cubist figuration.

The composition presents a sequence of architectures, buildings and urban structures transformed by the artist into large geometric volumes. Rectangles, prisms and cylindrical forms overlap to construct a space in which architecture stops being merely a representative motif and becomes the true structural element of the painting.

Particularly interesting is the organization of perspective. The artist partially renounces traditional depth to arrange the buildings through a succession of vertical and horizontal planes, generating a landscape with a strong architectural character and almost abstract that, nevertheless, preserves enough figurative references to clearly recognize the urban environment.

The palette is sober and carefully balanced, dominated by ochres, greens, earth tones, blue-greys and pinkish hues, deliberately moving away from a strictly naturalistic representation of color. Each shade contributes to individualizing the different planes and volumes, reinforcing the constructive character of the composition.

The painting can be related to the different currents of geometric figuration and post-CCubism developed during the second half of the 20th century. The Cubist heritage is especially noticeable in the simplification of architectures, the reduction of elements to essential forms and the construction of space through volumes and chromatic surfaces.

At the same time, the work maintains a clear figurative identity and a close link to the modern urban landscape, occupying that intermediate territory between representation and geometric abstraction that characterized a significant part of European painting in the 20th century.

The almost total absence of human figures reinforces the silent and monumental character of the scene. The city appears transformed into a succession of architectural masses, giving the composition a serene, restrained and slightly metaphysical atmosphere.

The work is signed.

It is presented framed. The condition should be assessed using the provided photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

The frame is included free of charge as a gift, without attributing commercial value and not considered part of the work. Therefore, any damage to the frame occurring during transport cannot be a basis for a claim.

The work will be carefully packed using suitable materials to ensure maximum protection during transit.

IMPORTANT: shipments to islands, extra-peninsular territories, or destinations subject to customs procedures may incur additional transportation, handling and/or customs costs, which will be borne by the buyer.

Seller's Story

At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece. Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering. Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context. We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest. At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Urban Landscape

Interesting work from a European school of the 20th century, signed, depicting an urban landscape built through a marked geometrization of forms, stylistically positioned within post-Cubist figuration.

The composition presents a sequence of architectures, buildings and urban structures transformed by the artist into large geometric volumes. Rectangles, prisms and cylindrical forms overlap to construct a space in which architecture stops being merely a representative motif and becomes the true structural element of the painting.

Particularly interesting is the organization of perspective. The artist partially renounces traditional depth to arrange the buildings through a succession of vertical and horizontal planes, generating a landscape with a strong architectural character and almost abstract that, nevertheless, preserves enough figurative references to clearly recognize the urban environment.

The palette is sober and carefully balanced, dominated by ochres, greens, earth tones, blue-greys and pinkish hues, deliberately moving away from a strictly naturalistic representation of color. Each shade contributes to individualizing the different planes and volumes, reinforcing the constructive character of the composition.

The painting can be related to the different currents of geometric figuration and post-CCubism developed during the second half of the 20th century. The Cubist heritage is especially noticeable in the simplification of architectures, the reduction of elements to essential forms and the construction of space through volumes and chromatic surfaces.

At the same time, the work maintains a clear figurative identity and a close link to the modern urban landscape, occupying that intermediate territory between representation and geometric abstraction that characterized a significant part of European painting in the 20th century.

The almost total absence of human figures reinforces the silent and monumental character of the scene. The city appears transformed into a succession of architectural masses, giving the composition a serene, restrained and slightly metaphysical atmosphere.

The work is signed.

It is presented framed. The condition should be assessed using the provided photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

The frame is included free of charge as a gift, without attributing commercial value and not considered part of the work. Therefore, any damage to the frame occurring during transport cannot be a basis for a claim.

The work will be carefully packed using suitable materials to ensure maximum protection during transit.

IMPORTANT: shipments to islands, extra-peninsular territories, or destinations subject to customs procedures may incur additional transportation, handling and/or customs costs, which will be borne by the buyer.

Seller's Story

At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece. Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering. Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context. We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest. At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Details

Artist
École post-cubiste (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Paysage urbain - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Width
60 cm
Depiction/theme
Architecture
Style
Cubism
Period
1960-1970
SpainVerified
2019
Objects sold
100%
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