École catalane postimpressionniste (c.1930) - Architecture et lumière méditerranéenne - NO RESERVE
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Architecture et lumière méditerranéenne - NO RESERVE, an oil on canvas work by a Catalan post-impressionist school artist from Spain, dating to 1930–1940.
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Catalan post-impressionist school — Street of a Mediterranean village (circa 1930)
Author: Catalan School (École catalane).
Period: 1930s, 20th century.
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Style: Catalan post-Impressionist landscape painting of the Mediterranean.
Signature: It bears a signature or inscription in the lower right corner, apparently accompanied by the date «30», possibly corresponding to 1930. The reading of the name cannot be established with certainty.
Title: Rue d'un village méditerranéen — Street of a Mediterranean village.
Description of the work
An attractive oil on canvas by the Catalan post-Impressionist school, possibly dated 1930, depicting a picturesque street of a Mediterranean town, characterized by its traditional buildings, whitewashed façades and stone architecture.
The composition unfolds along a winding street that draws the eye into the heart of the urban core, flanked by buildings in warm ochre and orange tones. The intense Mediterranean brightness is evident in the contrast between the illuminated façades, the shadows cast and the clear blue sky dominating the upper portion.
The painting presents a loose and expressive execution, with visible brushstrokes and abundant pictorial matter, especially on the walls, roofs and pavement.
Style, context and influences
The work is part of the tradition of Catalan post-Impressionist landscape painting of the early decades of the 20th century, a current that combined direct observation of the landscape with a personal interpretation of color, light and the pictorial matter.
During this period, numerous Catalan artists found inspiration in small rural and coastal towns, attracted by popular architecture, cobbled streets and the effects of intense Mediterranean light.
From a stylistic point of view, the painting shows affinities with the landscape painting developed by artists such as Joaquim Mir, Francesc Gimeno and certain painters linked to the Olot School tradition, especially for their interest in light contrasts, the construction of volume through color and the use of a padded brushstroke.
The composition maintains a recognizable architectural structure, but moves away from a strictly academic representation through spontaneous application of paint and a palette dominated by warm earth tones, yellows and blues.
The result is a work of marked Mediterranean character, representative of the landscape trends developed in Catalonia during the first third of the 20th century.
Conservation status
The painting shows signs of age and wear in line with its period, visible in the photographs.
The wooden stretcher presents ancient holes produced by xylophagous insects (woodworm), which have already been treated.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciating the conservation state of the work.
Packaging and shipping
The work will be carefully packed and protected using appropriate materials to ensure its safety during transport.
International shipments will be carried out with the necessary protective measures. Any customs duties, import taxes and local fees will be the buyer's responsibility 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.
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Translated by Google TranslateCatalan post-impressionist school — Street of a Mediterranean village (circa 1930)
Author: Catalan School (École catalane).
Period: 1930s, 20th century.
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Style: Catalan post-Impressionist landscape painting of the Mediterranean.
Signature: It bears a signature or inscription in the lower right corner, apparently accompanied by the date «30», possibly corresponding to 1930. The reading of the name cannot be established with certainty.
Title: Rue d'un village méditerranéen — Street of a Mediterranean village.
Description of the work
An attractive oil on canvas by the Catalan post-Impressionist school, possibly dated 1930, depicting a picturesque street of a Mediterranean town, characterized by its traditional buildings, whitewashed façades and stone architecture.
The composition unfolds along a winding street that draws the eye into the heart of the urban core, flanked by buildings in warm ochre and orange tones. The intense Mediterranean brightness is evident in the contrast between the illuminated façades, the shadows cast and the clear blue sky dominating the upper portion.
The painting presents a loose and expressive execution, with visible brushstrokes and abundant pictorial matter, especially on the walls, roofs and pavement.
Style, context and influences
The work is part of the tradition of Catalan post-Impressionist landscape painting of the early decades of the 20th century, a current that combined direct observation of the landscape with a personal interpretation of color, light and the pictorial matter.
During this period, numerous Catalan artists found inspiration in small rural and coastal towns, attracted by popular architecture, cobbled streets and the effects of intense Mediterranean light.
From a stylistic point of view, the painting shows affinities with the landscape painting developed by artists such as Joaquim Mir, Francesc Gimeno and certain painters linked to the Olot School tradition, especially for their interest in light contrasts, the construction of volume through color and the use of a padded brushstroke.
The composition maintains a recognizable architectural structure, but moves away from a strictly academic representation through spontaneous application of paint and a palette dominated by warm earth tones, yellows and blues.
The result is a work of marked Mediterranean character, representative of the landscape trends developed in Catalonia during the first third of the 20th century.
Conservation status
The painting shows signs of age and wear in line with its period, visible in the photographs.
The wooden stretcher presents ancient holes produced by xylophagous insects (woodworm), which have already been treated.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciating the conservation state of the work.
Packaging and shipping
The work will be carefully packed and protected using appropriate materials to ensure its safety during transport.
International shipments will be carried out with the necessary protective measures. Any customs duties, import taxes and local fees will be the buyer's responsibility 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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Artist
École catalane postimpressionniste (c.1930)
Title of artwork
Architecture et lumière méditerranéenne - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition
Height
71 cm
Width
52 cm
Depiction/theme
Cityscape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1930-1940
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