Josep Soler (1941) - Balcones bajo el sol

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Josep Soler, depicting a colorful ensemble of traditional buildings crowned by a large yellow façade and surrounded by palm trees and lush tropical vegetation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

• Dimensions of the work: 38x27x1 cm.
• Oil on panel signed by the artist by hand on the right side of the piece, J. Soler.
• The piece is in good condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting presents a bright urban scene dominated by a cluster of buildings in intense colors, partly hidden behind lush tropical vegetation. The composition draws the eye toward a large central yellow façade that rises above a small garden full of palm trees and plants. Architecture and nature integrate in a warm, vibrant image capable of conveying the atmosphere of a sunny city full of history and daily life.

The central building stands out for its height and the intense yellow of its façade. Its different levels are marked by a succession of windows and balconies that create a vertical rhythm. On the upper floor there are several dark openings, while on the middle level two large arched windows stand out. These curved shapes add elegance to the building and evoke traditional colonial or Mediterranean architecture.

The arched windows show panes in blue, white and greenish tones, some crossed by reddish lines suggesting frames and interior divisions. One of them includes a small railing, a detail that reinforces the sense of depth and adds personality to the façade. The darkness of the arches contrasts with the luminous yellow of the wall, turning this zone into one of the most attractive points of the composition.

To the left of the main building, other, shorter structures are visible, rendered in blues, turquoises, greys and ochres. Their balconies, roofs and windows overlap, forming a dense and varied architecture. One roof features a combination of reds, oranges and violets that adds warmth, while a very dark blue opening creates the impression of a corridor, an entrance or a deep interior space.

On the right side appears a house with a light façade and a red roof, accompanied by another blue building that rises behind it. The slanted roofs and small windows create a contrast with the central building’s verticality. This cluster of buildings suggests an old neighborhood where houses have grown next to each other, forming an irregular urban landscape that is intimate and full of character.

Vegetation occupies a good portion of the lower half of the scene. Several palms raise their canopies in front of the buildings and extend their leaves in multiple directions. The dark greens blend with blue-greens, turquoises and yellowish greens, creating a rich and dynamic vegetal mass. Some leaves seem to receive direct light, while others remain in shadow, giving depth and volume to the garden.

Among the plants distinct small human figures, reduced to silhouettes and color patches. Their presence provides scale to the buildings and suggests that the space is not only contemplative but also inhabited. The figures seem to walk or chat in the garden, discreetly blending into the surroundings. These characters introduce a everyday dimension and allow us to imagine the life that unfolds behind the windows and along the paths.

In the foreground appears a railing formed by bluish pillars and dark sections, separating the garden from the street. In the center an entrance or small turquoise door opens, toward which an interior path seems to lead. This structure establishes a boundary between public and private space, yet, at the same time, visually invites entering and discovering the garden hidden among the vegetation.

The street or sidewalk at the bottom presents light tones, beige and cream, contrasting with the deep shadows that extend in front of the railing. These dark areas add weight to the composition and help highlight the luminosity of the façades. The stepped arrangement of the street, the entrance, the plants and the buildings creates a convincing sense of depth, guiding the eye from the foreground to the heights of the architecture.

The rich color palette is one of the most striking aspects of the work. Yellows, blues, greens, reds, oranges and purples are distributed throughout the scene, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere. The colors do not merely describe the buildings and plants but also convey the intensity of the light, the humidity of the garden and the lively character of the place. Each area seems to vibrate with its own energy, yet all maintain a clear unity.

The urban landscape exudes a sense of memory and familiarity. The old façades, balconies, roofs and abundant vegetation evoke a corner filled with stories, possibly belonging to a coastal or tropical city. The scene invites us to imagine the heat of the day, the murmur of conversations, the movement of leaves and the life that hides behind every window.

Overall, this painting offers a colorful and evocative vision of a traditionally built neighborhood surrounded by a lush tropical garden. The large yellow façade acts as the center of the composition, while the palm trees, balconies and nearby houses build a space full of depth and charm. The work conveys brightness, vitality, and nostalgia, turning a commonplace urban corner into a welcoming and character-filled scene.