Antonio Boix (1945) - El viejo cobertizo

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Antonio Boix, depicting an old rural house with aging walls and reddish roofs, situated beside tranquil waters and surrounded by trees, a wooden fence, and gentle hills. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

• Framed dimensions: 78x87x6 cm.
• Unframed dimensions: 50x61 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the lower left.
• The piece is in good condition.
• The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The artwork comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.

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This painting presents a serene rural stone construction located beside a calm water surface, surrounded by trees, vegetation and an open landscape that extends toward gentle hills. The house occupies a good portion of the left half and is distinguished by its aged walls, small dark windows, and reddish-tiled roofs that descend in varying heights. On the right, a large tree illuminated by the sun accompanies a simple wooden fence, while the blue sky and light clouds provide openness and luminosity to the scene.

The building constitutes the main element of the composition. Its sturdy, silent presence dominates the landscape without overpowering nature. The irregular arrangement of its various sections suggests that the house has been expanded or modified over time, adapting to the needs of its inhabitants.

The main structure rises in the upper left and features a facade in browns, grays, ochres and greenish tones. These color variations convey material wear and the changing incidence of light on the stone. Some areas appear lit, while others remain in a cool shade.

The lateral wall extends diagonally from the upper left corner toward the center. This descending line aligns with the slope of the roofs and guides the eye toward the lower part of the building. Thanks to this arrangement, the architecture gains dynamism and blends naturally with the terrain.

At the top of the facade are several small, narrow windows. Their dark interiors contrast with the lighter tones of the walls and add depth. The absence of strong reflections in the glass allows us to imagine cool, quiet rooms protected from the exterior sun.

One window is near the top and partially enveloped by the shadows of the eave. Three other openings are irregularly distributed along the wall. This lack of symmetry lends authenticity to the construction and reinforces its traditional appearance.

The window frames are in gray-green and muted tones that relate to the surrounding vegetation. Some edges receive a soft light, while the interior areas remain almost black. This contrast makes the openings act as small points of mystery on the facade.

The roofs are covered with tiles in reddish, orange, ochre and brown tones. Their warm color stands out against the gray walls and the blue sky. The coverings form a sequence of diagonals that visually organize the different volumes of the building.

The upper roof runs across the main building and projects a deep shadow on the wall. Its irregular edge suggests the age of the tiles and the passage of time. Light concentrates in some reddish areas, making certain fragments stand out with particular intensity.

In the center there is a second roof that descends toward the foreground. Its wide, warm surface covers a lower structure, possibly intended for agricultural work or storage. The slope of this roof creates a very attractive transition between the main body and the small annex on the right.

Under this roof extends a dark wall that contrasts with the exterior brightness. In its center lies a broad opening entirely in shadow. This opening seems to correspond to a shed, barn, or work space linked to rural life.

The darkness of the opening adds depth and stirs the imagination. The viewer may sense a large, cool interior, perhaps used to store tools, wood, carts or farm products. The lack of visible details reinforces the silence and mystery of this area.

To the left of the entrance appear several wooden doors. One door, taller and darker, occupies the end of the facade and is made of vertical planks. Its surface combines browns, faded greens and black shadows, giving a robust, aged appearance.

Near the center there is another wooden door or panel in an orange hue. Its rectangular shape stands clearly against the gray wall. A narrow, dark opening appears beside it, creating a contrast that suggests access to a small storage or auxiliary space.

The wooden elements bring warmth to the architecture. Their browns, ochres and reddish tones dialogue with the tiles and with the light reflections on the ground. At the same time, the irregular surfaces of the doors reinforce the functional, everyday character of the house.

The small annex in the central-right area features a light wall and a sloped roof. Its facade catches the light and allows differentiation of several cream, gray and yellowish tones. This building helps to visually close the set and establishes a transition toward the vegetation.

The illuminated corner of the annex stands out against the deep shadow of the shed. This opposition between light and dark provides volume and allows perceiving the arrangement of the different architectural bodies. The building seems to advance toward the viewer and then retreat behind the tree.

In the foreground a horizontal strip of light-colored earth runs along the water. Its beige, white, ochre and pink tones suggest a path or shore lit by the sun. This area separates the building from the dark reflection and provides a luminous base for the entire architecture.

The water surface occupies the lower part and is dominated by deep greens, grays and bluish reflections. Its calmness allows light and shadows from the surroundings to project softly. No large ripples are seen, only a stillness that enhances the overall serenity.

In some areas of the water brighter reflections appear, especially toward the center and right. These gray and greenish hues may correspond to the sky, the path, and the illuminated walls. The transition between dark and light areas adds depth and prevents the foreground from looking uniform.

The large dark mass of the water provides a counterpoint to the brightness of the sky. Moreover, its horizontality balances the diagonals of the roofs. The scene is thus organized between a tranquil, reflective base, a stepped architecture, and an expansive sky.

In the lower left corner there is a small patch of green-yellow vegetation. Its intense colors contrast with the shadow of the water and help frame the foreground. This strip of vegetation visually connects the shore with the trees in the distance.

To the right of the house rises a tree with a full, rounded crown. Its leaves display dark greens, yellows, ochres and small bluish reflections. The light seems to reach especially the top and the edges, creating a luminous vibrancy on the foliage.

The crown extends widely and partly hides the landscape behind. Its organic shape contrasts with the geometric volumes of the house. The tree acts as a protective element and brings a sense of freshness to the space adjacent to the building.

Dark areas of the foliage suggest a great density of leaves, while the yellows and light greens indicate where the sun falls. This alternation provides volume and conveys the impression of a soft breeze moving through the branches.

Under the tree stretches a simple wooden fence. Its vertical posts and horizontal rails appear in browns, grays and whites. The structure marks the boundary of the land without interrupting the continuity of the landscape and adds a detail typical of rural life.

The fence continues toward the far right and gradually reduces in size. This perspective guides the viewer’s gaze toward the distant hills. Its presence allows one to imagine meadows, orchards or grazing land beyond the house.

Behind the fence a mass of bluish-green vegetation appears, forming a transition to the horizon. The shrubs and trees become less defined with distance, creating depth. The variety of greens maintains continuity between the foreground and the distant landscape.

The distant hills are distinguished by green, gray and blueish tones. Their soft profiles rise slightly toward the right and merge with the atmosphere. These mountains are not imposing; they accompany the quiet of the scene.

The sky occupies a wide band in the upper-right portion. Its bright blue adds freshness and contrasts with the earthy colors of the house. Several white and grayish clouds are irregularly distributed, conveying the sense of a clear but slightly changeable day.

A large cloud in the center-top displays bluish and white areas that give it volume. Other smaller clouds move toward the right. Their arrangement animates the sky without detracting from the architecture.

The light seems to come from the right side and particularly reaches the tree, the annex and certain edges of the roofs. The main facade remains partially shaded, which emphasizes its age and protective character. This luminous contrast clearly organizes the different parts of the composition.

The color palette combines earthy and natural tones. Browns, ochres and reddish hues define the architecture; greens and yellows build the vegetation; blues and whites illuminate the sky; grays link the walls with the water. All these tones create a balanced and welcoming atmosphere.

The absence of human figures enhances the sense of silence, although the house shows numerous signs of activity. The doors, the shed, the fence and the path suggest a daily life that continues outside the scene. It is possible to imagine its inhabitants working in the fields or resting inside.

The landscape evokes a way of life tied to the land and to natural rhythms. The architecture is not separate from the surroundings but deeply integrated within it. The wall colors relate to the earth, while the tiles dialogue with the warm light and with the wooden doors.

The construction conveys a strong sense of permanence. Its sturdy walls, stepped roofs and small windows seem to have endured many seasons. In front of it, the water, the leaves and the clouds represent changing elements that continually renew the landscape.

There is also a nostalgic dimension to the scene. The stillness of the water, the closed doors and the absence of people may evoke memories of family homes, countryside summers, or old workplaces. The landscape seems to preserve a quiet memory of those who inhabited it.

The work celebrates the beauty of everyday life. It does not need to depict an extraordinary event, for it finds interest in the aged facade, the shadow of the shed, the illuminated crown of the tree and the reflection on the water. Each element contributes to building a rural corner full of authenticity.

Overall, this precious painting offers a tranquil and deeply evocative view of an old rural house built beside a serene water surface. The aged walls, wooden doors, reddish roofs, the dark shed, the large illuminated tree and the simple fence construct a scene rich in intimacy and memory. The harmonious combination of architecture, vegetation, sky and reflections conveys peace, rootedness and the timeless beauty of a life closely tied to the countryside.