Francesc Vidal Palmada (1894-1958) - La tierra florecida

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to Vidal Palmada, depicting a rural village surrounded by flowering fields and protected by a great mountain range, as a symbol of work, community, abundance, and harmony with nature. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

· Dimensions with frame: 53x121x3 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 51x119 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist on the left side of the work.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold with a precious frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting presents an extensive rural landscape in which a large field covered with small light-colored flowers unfolds from the foreground to the outskirts of a village at the foot of a powerful mountain range. The composition has a particularly panoramic format that allows us to contemplate the breadth of the valley, the distribution of crops, the buildings clustered around a bell tower, and the mountains dominating the horizon. Two small figures work among the vegetation, introducing a discreet human presence within the vast natural expanse. The scene conveys serenity, abundance, and a deep connection between land, labor, and community life.

The foreground is completely occupied by an expansive vegetal surface. Light, dark, and bluish greens mix with innumerable white, pink, and yellow dots that seem to correspond to small flowers. This vegetation creates a dense yet delicate visual texture. The field resembles a large natural carpet spread before the viewer.

The flowers are distributed irregularly and form more abundant clusters in some areas. The nearest ones appear clearly differentiated by small luminous spots, while the distant ones blend into a white-greenish haze. This transition increases depth. The field seems to continue far beyond what the eye can distinguish.

White tones bring intense brightness to the lower part. They do not form a uniform surface, but a succession of small glints among the leaves. Some flowers have pink and violet nuances that soften the green predominance. The abundance suggests late spring or the peak flowering moment of some crop.

In the lower right, the vegetation becomes darker and denser. Deep greens, blacks, and bluish tones predominate, creating a shadow zone that contrasts with the illuminated center. This difference may be due to the slope of the terrain, proximity to a margin, or less light. The darkness frames the landscape and guides the gaze toward the village.

The field is arranged in gentle undulations that progress toward the horizon. Some areas appear slightly elevated, while others form small depressions. These variations avoid a flat surface and convey the real breadth of the land. The eye travels across the field calmly before reaching the constructions.

In the central left area appears a small tree with a rounded crown. Its leaves combine dark greens, grays, and light yellow tones. The trunk barely distinguishes itself among the vegetation, but the crown stands out over the light field. Its presence provides a scale reference and breaks the dominating horizontality.

Alongside this tree appear two small human figures. One seems to stand upright or slightly inclined, while the other is crouched on the ground. Their dark colors contrast with the lightness of the field. Their posture suggests they are performing a task related to cultivation or harvesting.

Near the figures, small shapes can be distinguished that could correspond to containers, tools, or baskets. These details reinforce the interpretation of a day’s agricultural work. Although the people occupy little space, their presence is fundamental. They introduce a daily story and help understand the vast extent of the lands.

The workers appear fully integrated into the landscape. They do not dominate nature or interrupt its serenity, but participate in its cycles. Their effort can be related to sowing, tending, or harvesting. The scene thus celebrates the direct link between people and the land.

Behind the figures appear several bands of cultivation. Some are green and light, while others show brown, reddish, and violet tones. The plots form diagonal lines that lead toward the village. This organization reveals a worked and carefully distributed territory.

A plot of reddish tone stands out near the center. Its elongated shape contrasts with the white and green field. It could correspond to recently tilled soil or a different crop. This chromatic variation adds depth and demonstrates the valley’s agricultural diversity.

To the right extends a large field almost entirely covered by light flowers. Its surface occupies a considerable area and slightly rises toward the horizon. At the edge there is a dark line of shrubs or tall crops. This strip delineates the plot and guides the eye toward the hills.

The vegetation along the margins consists of intense greens and yellows. It could be a row of trees, vines, shrubs, or cultivated plants. Its regular arrangement suggests human intervention. The boundaries between plots create an orderly structure within the natural breadth.

The village stretches horizontally in the central area. Its houses appear grouped and present white, beige, gray, ochre, and reddish façades. The roofs are dominated by red and brown tones that stand out against the valley’s greens. The proximity among the buildings conveys a strong sense of community.

At the far-left edge of the village lie several low houses. Their simple shapes and reddish roofs line up near the fields. Some façades have small dark windows, while others are partly obscured by vegetation. The whole seems to have grown progressively around agricultural activity.

Near the center stands a larger building with a reddish-brown façade. Its numerous windows and prominent position suggest an important building within the locality. It could be a manor house, a town hall, a rectory, or an old residence. Its volume acts as a visual reference point.

Next to this building rises a narrow vertical bell tower. Its clear tower stands out forcefully against the dark mountain. At the top, small openings and a slightly darker cap are distinguishable. The bell tower constitutes the main architectural axis and marks the spiritual center of the village.

The tower provides verticality to a composition dominated by horizontal lines. Its silhouette visually unites the houses with the sky and the mountains. One can imagine its bells regulating the daily rhythm of the inhabitants, announcing celebrations, hours of work, and moments of gathering. The bell tower symbolizes permanence and tradition.

To the right of the tower extends a row of buildings with light façades. Some have two floors and show regularly distributed windows. The reddish roofs create a continuous line. These houses seem to open directly toward the fields.

One of the central buildings features several dark doors or arches on the lower floor. Its light gray façade contrasts with the red roof. The repetition of windows provides order and stability. It may be a construction linked to communal life or agricultural activity.

Further to the right appears a yellowish house with a reddish roof. Its warm tones stand out against the gray buildings. The façade seems to receive soft light. This chromatic variation prevents the village from looking uniform and adds life to the whole.

Chimneys are distributed across different roofs and rise against the mountain. These small elements allow us to imagine the interiors and domestic activities. Although no smoke is observed, the homes seem inhabited. The proximity to the fields demonstrates the close relationship between home and work.

On the right hillside lie several isolated country houses. Some are surrounded by green plots, shrubs, and small trees. Their dark and reddish roofs stand out against the landscape. These constructions extend the village toward the hills.

One house located in the upper-right area occupies a particularly green zone. Around it, wavy strips of cultivation and small paths can be seen. Its isolation conveys tranquility. It seems a country estate from which the entire valley is dominated.

Closer to the far-right edge appear two houses separated by fields and vegetation. Their simple shapes reflect an architecture adapted to the rural environment. The distance between them reinforces the landscape’s breadth. Each house seems to form the center of its own plot.

The right-hand hills display bright greens, yellows, and small brown areas. The plots follow the slope of the terrain and create a rhythm of curves and diagonals. Some areas appear covered by young crops, while others show exposed earth. The light especially highlights this area.

Behind the village lies a large mountain mass. The lower slopes show dark greens, bluish tones, and grays, while the peaks take deeper hues. The range runs across the horizon and visually envelops the valley. Its presence provides a sense of protection and monumentality.

The peaks have irregular and rocky profiles. In the central area, a higher rise is distinguished, accompanied by other sharp and rounded shapes. Some surfaces look almost black, while others receive grayish reflections. This diversity conveys the complexity of the relief.

To the left, the mountains become softer and more blue due to distance. Their profiles overlap and create different planes. The cold color contrasts with the warm tones of the roofs. This transition adds great depth to the landscape.

In the central upper part a raised rocky formation stands out. Its dark silhouette is cut against the clouds and seems to dominate the whole. This summit can be interpreted as a symbol of strength and permanence. The village, at its feet, appears protected by the mountain.

The sky occupies a relatively narrow strip at the very top. Predominant are light blues and whites, with several large and bright clouds. Some clouds accumulate behind the peaks and soften their profiles. The atmosphere seems fresh and slightly changeable.

The clarity of the sky extends over the fields and allows distinguishing the flowers, plots, and buildings. There is no excessively harsh lighting, but a broad and balanced light. The mountains remain darker, increasing the contrast with the valley. This relationship creates a sense of depth and calm.

The color palette is dominated by greens, whites, blues, reds, and ochres. Greens and whites express the vitality of the crops; blues bring distance and serenity; the reds of the roofs introduce warmth; and ochres recall the presence of the earth. All colors are organized in wide horizontal bands.

The panoramic format emphasizes the valley’s breadth. The eye can roam freely from the leftmost houses to the elevated plots on the right. The bell tower functions as a central axis, while the mountains provide continuity. The flowering field occupies the foreground and creates a bright entry.

The composition establishes a journey from the nearby nature to the architecture and the mountains. First the flowers are observed, then the workers, later the village, and finally the peaks. This sequence allows understanding the relation between each element. The landscape is built as a complete and balanced world.

The absence of large actions reinforces the tranquility. The peasants work in silence, the village rests, and the mountains remain motionless. Yet the scene is full of life: the flowers cover the fields, the houses are inhabited, and the plots reveal activity. Stillness does not mean abandonment, but harmony.

The flowering field can be interpreted as a symbol of abundance, renewal, and hope. Its extent demonstrates the land’s generosity and the result of natural cycles. The small flowers form a humble surface, but extraordinarily beautiful. The foreground celebrates life in its simplest form.

The peasants symbolize effort and constancy. Their small size compared to the landscape recalls human humility, but their work is essential to organize and maintain the fields. They represent a life tied to the seasons. Their labor connects the present with an ancient tradition.

The village embodies community, home, and permanence. Its clustered houses offer shelter, while the bell tower marks a shared center. The architecture is part of the landscape and does not seem to impose itself upon it. Human life adapts to the valley and coexists with the mountains.

The mountain range represents stability, protection, and the passage of time. In front of the crop cycles and daily activity, the mountains remain as silent witnesses. Their presence gives grandeur to a rural scene. The landscape thus gathers the changing and the permanent.

Overall, this painting represents a fertile valley covered by expansive flowering fields and presided over by a village with reddish roofs and a tall bell tower, all protected by a great mountain range. The small figures working the land introduce an image of effort, tradition, and continuity, while the green and white plots express abundance and renewal. The village embodies home and community; the fields, life and hope; and the mountains, protection and permanence. The work celebrates the harmonious coexistence between nature, work, and rural architecture, turning the landscape into a deep evocation of the land and those who inhabit it.