Josep Costa Sobrepera (1937) - Uztárroz (Navarra)

The work is signed by the artist at the bottom.

On the back it is titled "Uztarroz".

The painting is well framed.

The condition of the painting is good.

Dimensions of the work: 55 cm in height x 46 cm in width

Frame dimensions: 80 cm in height x 71 cm in width

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Biography of the painter:

Josep Costa Sobrepera, born on June 30, 1937 in Palafrugell (Girona), is a Catalan painter recognized for his figurative and landscape painting, especially his seascapes, coastal landscapes and views of the Empordà.

From a very young age he showed great ease for drawing and painting. He trained at the School of Arts and Crafts of Palafrugell and held his first exhibition in 1955. Between 1961 and 1965 he worked as a drawing and painting teacher at this same institution, combining his artistic vocation with his professional activity as an industrial technical engineer.

In 1972 he returned to Palafrugell to devote himself fully to painting. His work is characterized by a post-impressionist sensibility, with special attention to the Mediterranean light, chromatic richness and the atmosphere of the landscapes. He mainly worked with oil and watercolor, although he also cultivated pastels, charcoal drawing, and portrait.

Throughout his career he participated in numerous national and international exhibitions and contests, earning various recognitions. His artistic production stands out for the representations of fishing villages, ships, ports and characteristic corners of the Costa Brava.

In 2008 the book Costa Sobrepera. La retina i el paisatge was published, dedicated to his artistic career. An important part of his work is preserved in the Museu del Suro de Palafrugell, thanks to donations made by the artist himself.

In 2019 he received the Diploma of Civic Merit awarded by the City Council of Palafrugell, in recognition of his career and cultural contribution.