French Impressionist School - NO RESERVE - Jardin en fleurs
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Oil painting Jardin en fleurs from Spain, dating to 1940–1950, in the original edition, hand-signed, framed, depicting a landscape in the French Impressionist tradition with an Impressionist style.
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1. TECHNICAL DATA
Author: Anonymous
School: French impressionist / post-impressionist school
Period: First half of the 20th century, c. 1920–1940
Technique: Oil on panel
Suggested title: Garden in bloom
Dimensions of the artwork: 57 × 35 cm
Dimensions with frame: 65 × 44 cm
Support: Panel / rigid board
Signature: No legible signature visible on the front
State: Overall good conservation status, with signs of age and use consistent with the period.
2. DESCRIPTION
Interesting floral landscape belonging to the French painting tradition of the first half of the 20th century.
The composition presents in the foreground an exuberant mass of pink and carmine flowers, treated with a thick and extraordinarily visible brushstroke.
Beyond this floral strip opens a landscape built with broad patches of greens, earth tones, blues and pinks, in which several vertical trees articulate the depth.
The work stands out especially for its freedom of execution, the thickness of the painterly matter and the use of color as a true constructive element.
3. STYLISTIC AND COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS
The painting moves away from a meticulous representation of nature to develop an essentially sensory vision.
The flowers are not described botanically, but constructed through independent brushstrokes of magenta, pink, violet and green that, viewed from a certain distance, configure the vegetal mass.
The background landscape is likewise synthesized through horizontal color bands.
The brushwork is direct, short and laden with material, clearly preserving the gesture of the brush.
In this respect the work relates to the evolution of French impressionism toward the post-impressionist and fauvist currents of the early 20th century, when color progressively stops depending on naturalistic description to acquire its own expressive function.
4. COLOR DIMENSION AND MATERIAL
The most outstanding element of the work is the chromatic contrast.
Intense pinks, magentas and burgundies of the flowers stand out against a wide range of muted greens, turquoise and grayish blues.
Small areas of prep work or warm tonalities of the supports remain visible between the brushstrokes, introducing orange accents that noticeably enrich the surface.
In the flowers and foliage of the foreground there are considerable impastos.
The artist works with broad, curved brushstrokes that model petals and leaves without recourse to much preliminary drawing.
The result is a lively, tactile surface rich in painterly quality.
5. SIGNATURE AND ATTESTATION OF AUTHORSHIP
No clearly legible signature is visible on the front.
Based on technical and stylistic characteristics, the work is prudently cataloged as the French impressionist / post-impressionist school of the first half of the 20th century.
The simplification of forms, the thickly laid brushwork and the chromatic intensity allow relating it to the continuation of investigations developed by French painting after Impressionism.
Attributing it to a specific school is deliberately approached with caution, lacking documentation or sufficient elements to securely link it to a particular artist.
6. OTHER INTERESTING DATA
The composition shows marked modernity.
The artist concentrates the greatest painterly density in the foreground floral area, while the background becomes progressively more synthetic.
This opposition generates an interesting sense of depth without relying on strictly academic perspective.
Especially attractive is the construction of the flowers using small blocks of pigment almost autonomous, some applied with notable thickness.
The horizontal format also reinforces the panoramic reading of the garden and makes the floral mass the true visual center of the work.
On the back there are elements and papers associated with a previous framing, as well as a barely legible inscription, for which no documentary link to a definite authorship can be established at this time.
7. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS
The work will be shipped by a specialized professional company.
A custom-made box and foam protections will be used to guarantee maximum safety during transport.
We offer international shipments worldwide.
Certain destinations, especially outside the European Union, may incur additional packaging, shipping, customs or import costs, which will be borne by the buyer.
The frame is included as a courtesy with the work and will not be the subject of a claim.
Seller's Story
Barcelona Art Gallery
Barcelona Art Gallery is made up of several artistic spaces based in the Les Corts district, Barcelona, specializing in old master painting, modern painting, decorative art, and European patrimonial pieces.
We regularly collaborate with dealers, antique dealers, galleries, and private collectors from across Europe, which allows us to offer a continuous, curated, and varied selection of works for our international bidders and buyers.
Our catalog focuses mainly on high-era European painting from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries: oils, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, and Central European painting, as well as religious works, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, academic painting, Impressionism, modern and decorative works.
In addition to our auction activity, we work and collaborate with interior designers, decorators, galleries, collectors, film and theater production professionals, creative studios, and cultural sector professionals seeking pieces with character for specific projects.
We are open to professional collaborations related to art, interior design, set design, collecting, decoration, audiovisual projects, commercial spaces, and the recovery of patrimonial pieces.
Each work is presented with a clear, prudent, and honest description, accompanied by detailed photographs that are an essential part of the lot information. We work with bespoke professional packaging, a specialized logistics center, and insured international shipping.
From Barcelona, we select works with history, presence, and a distinctive identity for collectors, interior designers, gallery owners, creative professionals, and art lovers from around the world.
Translated by Google Translate1. TECHNICAL DATA
Author: Anonymous
School: French impressionist / post-impressionist school
Period: First half of the 20th century, c. 1920–1940
Technique: Oil on panel
Suggested title: Garden in bloom
Dimensions of the artwork: 57 × 35 cm
Dimensions with frame: 65 × 44 cm
Support: Panel / rigid board
Signature: No legible signature visible on the front
State: Overall good conservation status, with signs of age and use consistent with the period.
2. DESCRIPTION
Interesting floral landscape belonging to the French painting tradition of the first half of the 20th century.
The composition presents in the foreground an exuberant mass of pink and carmine flowers, treated with a thick and extraordinarily visible brushstroke.
Beyond this floral strip opens a landscape built with broad patches of greens, earth tones, blues and pinks, in which several vertical trees articulate the depth.
The work stands out especially for its freedom of execution, the thickness of the painterly matter and the use of color as a true constructive element.
3. STYLISTIC AND COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS
The painting moves away from a meticulous representation of nature to develop an essentially sensory vision.
The flowers are not described botanically, but constructed through independent brushstrokes of magenta, pink, violet and green that, viewed from a certain distance, configure the vegetal mass.
The background landscape is likewise synthesized through horizontal color bands.
The brushwork is direct, short and laden with material, clearly preserving the gesture of the brush.
In this respect the work relates to the evolution of French impressionism toward the post-impressionist and fauvist currents of the early 20th century, when color progressively stops depending on naturalistic description to acquire its own expressive function.
4. COLOR DIMENSION AND MATERIAL
The most outstanding element of the work is the chromatic contrast.
Intense pinks, magentas and burgundies of the flowers stand out against a wide range of muted greens, turquoise and grayish blues.
Small areas of prep work or warm tonalities of the supports remain visible between the brushstrokes, introducing orange accents that noticeably enrich the surface.
In the flowers and foliage of the foreground there are considerable impastos.
The artist works with broad, curved brushstrokes that model petals and leaves without recourse to much preliminary drawing.
The result is a lively, tactile surface rich in painterly quality.
5. SIGNATURE AND ATTESTATION OF AUTHORSHIP
No clearly legible signature is visible on the front.
Based on technical and stylistic characteristics, the work is prudently cataloged as the French impressionist / post-impressionist school of the first half of the 20th century.
The simplification of forms, the thickly laid brushwork and the chromatic intensity allow relating it to the continuation of investigations developed by French painting after Impressionism.
Attributing it to a specific school is deliberately approached with caution, lacking documentation or sufficient elements to securely link it to a particular artist.
6. OTHER INTERESTING DATA
The composition shows marked modernity.
The artist concentrates the greatest painterly density in the foreground floral area, while the background becomes progressively more synthetic.
This opposition generates an interesting sense of depth without relying on strictly academic perspective.
Especially attractive is the construction of the flowers using small blocks of pigment almost autonomous, some applied with notable thickness.
The horizontal format also reinforces the panoramic reading of the garden and makes the floral mass the true visual center of the work.
On the back there are elements and papers associated with a previous framing, as well as a barely legible inscription, for which no documentary link to a definite authorship can be established at this time.
7. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS
The work will be shipped by a specialized professional company.
A custom-made box and foam protections will be used to guarantee maximum safety during transport.
We offer international shipments worldwide.
Certain destinations, especially outside the European Union, may incur additional packaging, shipping, customs or import costs, which will be borne by the buyer.
The frame is included as a courtesy with the work and will not be the subject of a claim.
Seller's Story
Barcelona Art Gallery
Barcelona Art Gallery is made up of several artistic spaces based in the Les Corts district, Barcelona, specializing in old master painting, modern painting, decorative art, and European patrimonial pieces.
We regularly collaborate with dealers, antique dealers, galleries, and private collectors from across Europe, which allows us to offer a continuous, curated, and varied selection of works for our international bidders and buyers.
Our catalog focuses mainly on high-era European painting from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries: oils, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, and Central European painting, as well as religious works, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, academic painting, Impressionism, modern and decorative works.
In addition to our auction activity, we work and collaborate with interior designers, decorators, galleries, collectors, film and theater production professionals, creative studios, and cultural sector professionals seeking pieces with character for specific projects.
We are open to professional collaborations related to art, interior design, set design, collecting, decoration, audiovisual projects, commercial spaces, and the recovery of patrimonial pieces.
Each work is presented with a clear, prudent, and honest description, accompanied by detailed photographs that are an essential part of the lot information. We work with bespoke professional packaging, a specialized logistics center, and insured international shipping.
From Barcelona, we select works with history, presence, and a distinctive identity for collectors, interior designers, gallery owners, creative professionals, and art lovers from around the world.
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Artist
French Impressionist School - NO RESERVE
Sold with frame
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Jardin en fleurs
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
65 cm
Width
44 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Impressionism
Period
1940-1950
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