Antoni Sala Herrero (1926–2012) - La côte rocheuse
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La côte rocheuse, an oil-on-canvas painting by Antoni Sala Herrero (Spain), dated 1970–1980.
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Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012)
Author: Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012), also known as Antoni Sala Herrero.
School: Catalan School of the 20th century (École catalane du XXe siècle).
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Style: Post-Impressionism, Mediterranean landscape painting, and figurative painting with an expressionist character.
Signature: Signed “Sala Herrero” in the lower right corner.
Description of the work
Attractive oil on canvas by the Catalan painter Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012), known for his Mediterranean landscapes, especially his depictions of the Costa Brava and the coastal towns of Catalonia.
The composition represents a littoral landscape dominated by large rock formations occupying the foreground, while in the distance a small stretch of sea and a vegetation-covered elevation can be discerned.
The painting stands out for its broad, vigorous, and impasto brushwork, as well as for the use of a palette of whites, pinks, violets, and ochers, contrasted with the greens and blues of the landscape.
The interpretation of the rocks, built up with brushstrokes of marked direction and chromatic contrasts, gives the scene notable plastic strength and a sense of movement.
Style, context, and influences
The work constitutes an interesting example of Catalan landscape painting with a post-Impressionist tradition, a current that had important continuity throughout the 20th century and found in Mediterranean landscapes one of its main sources of inspiration.
Sala Herrero’s painting is characterized by a personal interpretation of the landscape, in which color and the painting’s materiality acquire fundamental importance.
In this composition, affinities with the tradition of French Post-Impressionism can be seen, especially in the construction of volume through chromatic planes and the use of a visible and expressive brushstroke.
Moreover, the work participates in the sensibility of modern Catalan landscape painting, which developed a luminous and coloristic view of the Mediterranean environment.
The treatment of the rock formations recalls certain approaches of Paul Cézanne, particularly in the structural organization of volumes, while the intensity of some chromatic contrasts evokes the expressive freedom of Fauvist painting.
Thus, the composition combines a solid figurative structure with a free and modern interpretation of the landscape, giving special prominence to the material qualities of the painting.
About Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012)
Antonio Sala Herrero was a Catalan painter born in Barcelona, whose artistic career was closely linked to the Mediterranean landscape.
Primarily self-taught, he showed from an early age a special inclination towards drawing and painting.
In 1967 he held his first solo exhibition at the Sala Municipal de Figueres, beginning a career that would develop mainly in Catalonia.
Throughout his career he presented his works in various galleries and exhibition spaces, including La Pinacoteca de Barcelona and other establishments devoted to the diffusion of contemporary figurative painting.
In 1969 he received the Vila de Palamós Award, a recognition linked to his activity as a landscape painter.
His artistic production focused especially on representations of the Costa Brava, Cadaqués, Palamós, and other coastal spots in Catalonia, though he also cultivated other pictorial genres.
His artistic language is distinguished by the use of a loose brushstroke, a luminous palette, and a personal interpretation of nature, placing him within the continuity of Catalan post-Impressionist landscape painting of the 20th century.
Conservation
The work is presented unframed, as shown in the photographs.
The conservation state is that which is seen in the images, which form an integral part of the description.
Packing and shipping
The painting will be carefully packed using appropriate materials to ensure its protection during transport.
Any possible duties, import taxes, and local fees will be the responsibility of the buyer where applicable.
Shipments to island territories or areas with special logistical conditions may be subject to additional costs.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateAntonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012)
Author: Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012), also known as Antoni Sala Herrero.
School: Catalan School of the 20th century (École catalane du XXe siècle).
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Style: Post-Impressionism, Mediterranean landscape painting, and figurative painting with an expressionist character.
Signature: Signed “Sala Herrero” in the lower right corner.
Description of the work
Attractive oil on canvas by the Catalan painter Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012), known for his Mediterranean landscapes, especially his depictions of the Costa Brava and the coastal towns of Catalonia.
The composition represents a littoral landscape dominated by large rock formations occupying the foreground, while in the distance a small stretch of sea and a vegetation-covered elevation can be discerned.
The painting stands out for its broad, vigorous, and impasto brushwork, as well as for the use of a palette of whites, pinks, violets, and ochers, contrasted with the greens and blues of the landscape.
The interpretation of the rocks, built up with brushstrokes of marked direction and chromatic contrasts, gives the scene notable plastic strength and a sense of movement.
Style, context, and influences
The work constitutes an interesting example of Catalan landscape painting with a post-Impressionist tradition, a current that had important continuity throughout the 20th century and found in Mediterranean landscapes one of its main sources of inspiration.
Sala Herrero’s painting is characterized by a personal interpretation of the landscape, in which color and the painting’s materiality acquire fundamental importance.
In this composition, affinities with the tradition of French Post-Impressionism can be seen, especially in the construction of volume through chromatic planes and the use of a visible and expressive brushstroke.
Moreover, the work participates in the sensibility of modern Catalan landscape painting, which developed a luminous and coloristic view of the Mediterranean environment.
The treatment of the rock formations recalls certain approaches of Paul Cézanne, particularly in the structural organization of volumes, while the intensity of some chromatic contrasts evokes the expressive freedom of Fauvist painting.
Thus, the composition combines a solid figurative structure with a free and modern interpretation of the landscape, giving special prominence to the material qualities of the painting.
About Antonio Sala Herrero (1926–2012)
Antonio Sala Herrero was a Catalan painter born in Barcelona, whose artistic career was closely linked to the Mediterranean landscape.
Primarily self-taught, he showed from an early age a special inclination towards drawing and painting.
In 1967 he held his first solo exhibition at the Sala Municipal de Figueres, beginning a career that would develop mainly in Catalonia.
Throughout his career he presented his works in various galleries and exhibition spaces, including La Pinacoteca de Barcelona and other establishments devoted to the diffusion of contemporary figurative painting.
In 1969 he received the Vila de Palamós Award, a recognition linked to his activity as a landscape painter.
His artistic production focused especially on representations of the Costa Brava, Cadaqués, Palamós, and other coastal spots in Catalonia, though he also cultivated other pictorial genres.
His artistic language is distinguished by the use of a loose brushstroke, a luminous palette, and a personal interpretation of nature, placing him within the continuity of Catalan post-Impressionist landscape painting of the 20th century.
Conservation
The work is presented unframed, as shown in the photographs.
The conservation state is that which is seen in the images, which form an integral part of the description.
Packing and shipping
The painting will be carefully packed using appropriate materials to ensure its protection during transport.
Any possible duties, import taxes, and local fees will be the responsibility of the buyer where applicable.
Shipments to island territories or areas with special logistical conditions may be subject to additional costs.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Antoni Sala Herrero (1926–2012)
Title of artwork
La côte rocheuse
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
81 cm
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1970-1980
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