Joan Baró Magrinyà (1903 - 1976) - Jardin au Pied de l’Église

The work is signed by the artist on the reverse.

The condition of the artwork is good.

The work is presented unframed.

Dimensions of the work: 65 cm in height x 50 cm in width.

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Joan Baró Magrinyà (Barcelona, 1903 - Barberà del Vallès, 1976) was a notable painter of the Catalan school, active especially during the central decades of the 20th century.

Biography and Career:

Baró Magrinyà developed a painting style closely linked to landscape painting and postwar impressionism. Although he was born in Barcelona, he had a close artistic connection with the Vallès region, frequently exhibiting in cities such as Sabadell and Terrassa. During his final years, he settled in Santa Maria de Barberà (now Barberà del Vallès), the municipality where he continued painting and promoting his work until his death in 1976.

Notable Exhibitions:

Throughout his career, he presented his work in various emblematic venues and galleries of the Catalan art scene of the time:

Amics de les Arts (Terrassa, 1947)

Casa del Libro (Barcelona, 1957)

Galeria d'Art (Sabadell)Galería Dofí-Art (Terrassa), retrospective in 1978

He also received institutional recognition, such as the 5th prize of the II Painting Contest of the Casino del Comercio of Terrassa in 1967.