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The Amazon and her horse, an oil painting from 1980–1990 by European School (XX), produced in Spain, original edition, sold with frame.
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THE AMAZON AND THE HORSE
Contemporary figurative painting — Equestrian tradition
1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Author: Anonymous
School: European, with a rustic and equestrian sensibility
Period: Late 20th century
Style: Contemporary figurative realism
Technique: Oil on panel, with an abstract pictorial composition on the reverse
Dimensions of the work: 48 x 29 cm
Dimensions with frame: 53 x 35 cm
Theme: Female equestrian portrait
Signature: No visible signature in the available photographs
Condition: Overall good apparent condition. The frame shows minor signs of use. It is recommended to carefully review the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
2. DESCRIPTION
Elegant equestrian painting depicting a young Amazon riding a beautiful gray horse, in a vertical, contemporary figurative composition.
The rider is dressed in countryside-inspired attire, wide-brimmed hat and dark vest, maintaining a serene and confident pose while guiding her gaze toward the viewer.
The horse, with a gray-white coat and long mane, occupies much of the composition. Its distinguished bearing and the details of the tack, in reddish tones, give personality to the scene.
The background, resolved through soft gray and bluish nuances, removes spatial references and concentrates all attention on the relationship between the woman and the animal.
3. STYLISTIC, COMPOSITIONAL AND EXPRESSIVE ANALYSIS
The work combines a figurative, realistic representation with loose, expressive brushwork, especially noticeable in the horse's anatomy and the folds of the attire.
The color treatment of the coat stands out, built from delicate transitions of whites, grays and bluish shadows that provide volume and luminosity.
The frontal, slightly asymmetrical composition gives prominence to the horse, while the female figure introduces a human and psychological dimension.
The painting conveys elegance, serenity and confidence, evoking the bond of complicity that can be established between the rider and her mount.
4. SIGNATURE, SCHOOL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
No visible signature to identify the author.
From its pictorial language, the work can provisionaly be situated within the realm of contemporary figuration, with thematic references to the equestrian tradition and to Spanish countryside attire.
The representation of riders and horses has a long history in European painting, from the great equestrian portraits of the 17th and 18th centuries to naturalist and rustic interpretations in later periods.
In Spain, 19th-century genre painting, represented by artists such as José García Ramos, gave special importance to characters, attire and popular traditions.
Internationally, British painter Alfred Munnings (1878–1959) made the horse and its relationship with humans one of the major protagonists of his artistic output.
These references contextualize the subject matter of the present work within a historical tradition, without establishing any attribution or direct connection to these artists.
5. OTHER FACTS OF INTEREST
A particularly interesting feature of this painting is that the panel is also painted on the reverse.
On this second face appears an abstract, gestural composition, executed with broad brushstrokes in grays, greens and yellows, accompanied by black splashes.
The contrast between the two representations is distinctive: while the front develops a figurative language, the reverse explores resources typical of gestural abstraction.
There is no information available to determine whether both compositions belong to the same artist or were created at different times.
This feature adds an extra element of artistic and material interest.
The painting is presented in a white, simply lined frame, whose sobriety suitably complements the composition and reinforces its contemporary aesthetic.
An attractive work for both enthusiasts of equestrian painting and for collectors and lovers of artistic representation of the horse.
6. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS
The work will be packaged by a professional specialized company in a custom-made box with foam protections tailored to the piece’s characteristics.
We ship worldwide.
Large-format shipments, distant destinations, or countries outside the European Union may incur additional costs, which will be communicated in accordance with applicable conditions and tariffs.
The frame is considered a supplementary element of the work, without prejudice to the rights of the purchaser.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow a detailed assessment of the artwork’s condition, including both sides of the support.
Seller's Story
Barcelona Art Gallery
Barcelona Art Gallery is made up of several artistic spaces based in the Les Corts district, Barcelona, specializing in old master painting, modern painting, decorative art, and European patrimonial pieces.
We regularly collaborate with dealers, antique dealers, galleries, and private collectors from across Europe, which allows us to offer a continuous, curated, and varied selection of works for our international bidders and buyers.
Our catalog focuses mainly on high-era European painting from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries: oils, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, and Central European painting, as well as religious works, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, academic painting, Impressionism, modern and decorative works.
In addition to our auction activity, we work and collaborate with interior designers, decorators, galleries, collectors, film and theater production professionals, creative studios, and cultural sector professionals seeking pieces with character for specific projects.
We are open to professional collaborations related to art, interior design, set design, collecting, decoration, audiovisual projects, commercial spaces, and the recovery of patrimonial pieces.
Each work is presented with a clear, prudent, and honest description, accompanied by detailed photographs that are an essential part of the lot information. We work with bespoke professional packaging, a specialized logistics center, and insured international shipping.
From Barcelona, we select works with history, presence, and a distinctive identity for collectors, interior designers, gallery owners, creative professionals, and art lovers from around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateTHE AMAZON AND THE HORSE
Contemporary figurative painting — Equestrian tradition
1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Author: Anonymous
School: European, with a rustic and equestrian sensibility
Period: Late 20th century
Style: Contemporary figurative realism
Technique: Oil on panel, with an abstract pictorial composition on the reverse
Dimensions of the work: 48 x 29 cm
Dimensions with frame: 53 x 35 cm
Theme: Female equestrian portrait
Signature: No visible signature in the available photographs
Condition: Overall good apparent condition. The frame shows minor signs of use. It is recommended to carefully review the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
2. DESCRIPTION
Elegant equestrian painting depicting a young Amazon riding a beautiful gray horse, in a vertical, contemporary figurative composition.
The rider is dressed in countryside-inspired attire, wide-brimmed hat and dark vest, maintaining a serene and confident pose while guiding her gaze toward the viewer.
The horse, with a gray-white coat and long mane, occupies much of the composition. Its distinguished bearing and the details of the tack, in reddish tones, give personality to the scene.
The background, resolved through soft gray and bluish nuances, removes spatial references and concentrates all attention on the relationship between the woman and the animal.
3. STYLISTIC, COMPOSITIONAL AND EXPRESSIVE ANALYSIS
The work combines a figurative, realistic representation with loose, expressive brushwork, especially noticeable in the horse's anatomy and the folds of the attire.
The color treatment of the coat stands out, built from delicate transitions of whites, grays and bluish shadows that provide volume and luminosity.
The frontal, slightly asymmetrical composition gives prominence to the horse, while the female figure introduces a human and psychological dimension.
The painting conveys elegance, serenity and confidence, evoking the bond of complicity that can be established between the rider and her mount.
4. SIGNATURE, SCHOOL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
No visible signature to identify the author.
From its pictorial language, the work can provisionaly be situated within the realm of contemporary figuration, with thematic references to the equestrian tradition and to Spanish countryside attire.
The representation of riders and horses has a long history in European painting, from the great equestrian portraits of the 17th and 18th centuries to naturalist and rustic interpretations in later periods.
In Spain, 19th-century genre painting, represented by artists such as José García Ramos, gave special importance to characters, attire and popular traditions.
Internationally, British painter Alfred Munnings (1878–1959) made the horse and its relationship with humans one of the major protagonists of his artistic output.
These references contextualize the subject matter of the present work within a historical tradition, without establishing any attribution or direct connection to these artists.
5. OTHER FACTS OF INTEREST
A particularly interesting feature of this painting is that the panel is also painted on the reverse.
On this second face appears an abstract, gestural composition, executed with broad brushstrokes in grays, greens and yellows, accompanied by black splashes.
The contrast between the two representations is distinctive: while the front develops a figurative language, the reverse explores resources typical of gestural abstraction.
There is no information available to determine whether both compositions belong to the same artist or were created at different times.
This feature adds an extra element of artistic and material interest.
The painting is presented in a white, simply lined frame, whose sobriety suitably complements the composition and reinforces its contemporary aesthetic.
An attractive work for both enthusiasts of equestrian painting and for collectors and lovers of artistic representation of the horse.
6. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS
The work will be packaged by a professional specialized company in a custom-made box with foam protections tailored to the piece’s characteristics.
We ship worldwide.
Large-format shipments, distant destinations, or countries outside the European Union may incur additional costs, which will be communicated in accordance with applicable conditions and tariffs.
The frame is considered a supplementary element of the work, without prejudice to the rights of the purchaser.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow a detailed assessment of the artwork’s condition, including both sides of the support.
Seller's Story
Barcelona Art Gallery
Barcelona Art Gallery is made up of several artistic spaces based in the Les Corts district, Barcelona, specializing in old master painting, modern painting, decorative art, and European patrimonial pieces.
We regularly collaborate with dealers, antique dealers, galleries, and private collectors from across Europe, which allows us to offer a continuous, curated, and varied selection of works for our international bidders and buyers.
Our catalog focuses mainly on high-era European painting from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries: oils, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, and Central European painting, as well as religious works, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, academic painting, Impressionism, modern and decorative works.
In addition to our auction activity, we work and collaborate with interior designers, decorators, galleries, collectors, film and theater production professionals, creative studios, and cultural sector professionals seeking pieces with character for specific projects.
We are open to professional collaborations related to art, interior design, set design, collecting, decoration, audiovisual projects, commercial spaces, and the recovery of patrimonial pieces.
Each work is presented with a clear, prudent, and honest description, accompanied by detailed photographs that are an essential part of the lot information. We work with bespoke professional packaging, a specialized logistics center, and insured international shipping.
From Barcelona, we select works with history, presence, and a distinctive identity for collectors, interior designers, gallery owners, creative professionals, and art lovers from around the world.
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Sold with frame
Yes
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Edition
Original
Artist
European School (XX)
Title of artwork
The Amazon and her horse
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
53 cm
Width
35 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Realism
Period
1980-1990
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