Carlos Morago Fernandez (1954) - Liro
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Carlos Morago Fernandez (1954), an original hand-signed oil painting on canvas titled “Liro”, depicts a purple iris and is sold framed; it dates from 1980–1990.
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This refined and atmospheric floral still life by Carlos Morago Fernández shows an elegant purple iris in full bloom, surrounded by a few still-closed flower buds and gracefully rising green leaves.
The artist captures the delicate beauty of the flower in an impressive way through a subtle interplay of light, color, and texture.
The deep-violet and magenta-colored petals form a striking contrast with the restrained, soft-gray background, in which delicate brushstrokes, light color accents, and subtle traces of the painted ground remain visible.
The elongated, vertical composition emphasizes the natural growth and grace of the iris, while the refined detailing of the petals alternates with a looser, more impressionistic treatment of the stems and leaves.
This creates a captivating balance between realism and painterly freedom.
The work radiates calm, elegance, and stillness, and testifies to a special sensitivity to the poetic beauty of nature.
Carlos Morago Fernández (1954, Madrid) is a Spanish painter and graphic artist known for his still, realistic paintings of flowers, plants, landscapes, and sober interiors. From a young age he was introduced to painting because his father worked as a copyist at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. There he developed his interest in the old masters and learned to observe and draw meticulously. Later he studied at the Escuela de Artes y Oficios in Madrid. His body of work is characterized by an exceptional mastery of light, color, and composition, transforming everyday subjects into poetic, almost timeless representations. In particular, his floral still lifes stand out for their refined detailing, restrained palette, and the special interplay between fragile natural forms and large, calm background planes. Morago Fernández has received several distinctions, including the prestigious Penagos Drawing Prize and two honorary medals of the BMW painting prize. His work has been exhibited in various European countries and elsewhere. As a corresponding member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa Isabel de Hungría in Sevilla, he enjoys recognition within the Spanish art world. His paintings testify to a deep attention to quiet, simplicity, and the beauty of the everyday.
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 70 × 30 cm
Dimensions with frame: 73 x 33 cm
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Translated by Google TranslateThis refined and atmospheric floral still life by Carlos Morago Fernández shows an elegant purple iris in full bloom, surrounded by a few still-closed flower buds and gracefully rising green leaves.
The artist captures the delicate beauty of the flower in an impressive way through a subtle interplay of light, color, and texture.
The deep-violet and magenta-colored petals form a striking contrast with the restrained, soft-gray background, in which delicate brushstrokes, light color accents, and subtle traces of the painted ground remain visible.
The elongated, vertical composition emphasizes the natural growth and grace of the iris, while the refined detailing of the petals alternates with a looser, more impressionistic treatment of the stems and leaves.
This creates a captivating balance between realism and painterly freedom.
The work radiates calm, elegance, and stillness, and testifies to a special sensitivity to the poetic beauty of nature.
Carlos Morago Fernández (1954, Madrid) is a Spanish painter and graphic artist known for his still, realistic paintings of flowers, plants, landscapes, and sober interiors. From a young age he was introduced to painting because his father worked as a copyist at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. There he developed his interest in the old masters and learned to observe and draw meticulously. Later he studied at the Escuela de Artes y Oficios in Madrid. His body of work is characterized by an exceptional mastery of light, color, and composition, transforming everyday subjects into poetic, almost timeless representations. In particular, his floral still lifes stand out for their refined detailing, restrained palette, and the special interplay between fragile natural forms and large, calm background planes. Morago Fernández has received several distinctions, including the prestigious Penagos Drawing Prize and two honorary medals of the BMW painting prize. His work has been exhibited in various European countries and elsewhere. As a corresponding member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa Isabel de Hungría in Sevilla, he enjoys recognition within the Spanish art world. His paintings testify to a deep attention to quiet, simplicity, and the beauty of the everyday.
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 70 × 30 cm
Dimensions with frame: 73 x 33 cm
#ArtDumaySelection
Seller's Story
About Art Dumay
Art Dumay is a professional art company in Nuenen, the Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing fine art.
We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
Every artwork is professionally assessed, securely stored and carefully packed for shipment. We use appropriate protective materials and specialised transport solutions where needed.
With expertise, reliability and personal service at the heart of our business, we aim to make buying art online safe, transparent and enjoyable.
Art Dumay — from our collection to yours.
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Sold with frame
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Edition
Original
Artist
Carlos Morago Fernandez (1954)
Title of artwork
Liro
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
33 cm
Depiction/theme
Plants and flowers
Style
Impressionism
Period
1980-1990
