Alberto López González (XX) - Le Charme de la campagne - NO RESERVE

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Alberto López González’s oil painting Le Charme de la campagne depicts a rural scene and dates from 1970–1980; it is a Spanish Post-Impressionist work, signed and sold framed.

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Alberto López González – Rural Scene with Cart and Cavalry – Oil

Interesting oil painting by artist Alberto López González, depicting a traditional rural scene, executed with an spontaneous and expressive brushstroke, with influences from Genre Realism and Spanish Impressionism.

The composition presents a set of vernacular buildings, with whitewashed facades and reddish tiled roofs, arranged around an open space. In the foreground a wooden cart stands out, while to the right a cavalry scene accompanied by a human figure, elements that give a marked narrative and genre character.

The painting stands out for its warm color palette, dominated by ochres, earth tones, yellows and reddish hues, contrasted with the whites of the buildings and the soft skies.

The artist uses a broad, impasto brushstroke with great freedom, especially visible in the ground and the building rooftops. Light takes on a fundamental role, conveying the warm atmosphere of a rural environment.

Artistic context and references

The work is part of the tradition of genre painting (costumbrismo) and Spanish landscape painting, currents that found in villages, agricultural activities and popular architecture an important source of inspiration.

During the 19th and 20th centuries, numerous Spanish painters developed a painting devoted to representing rural environments, combining naturalistic observation with increasing freedom of execution.

In this context, artists such as Carlos de Haes (1826–1898), one of the main promoters of Spanish realist landscape painting, and Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923), whose painting gave fundamental importance to light and the spontaneity of brushwork, stand out.

General affinities can also be drawn with the landscapes of Aureliano de Beruete (1845–1912), especially for his atmospheric interpretation of landscapes and the use of a free brushstroke.

These references should be understood as stylistic relationships, not implying attribution to the mentioned artists.

The present work participates in this tradition through a representation of rural life, where architecture, animals and daily elements acquire special prominence.

Artistic analysis

The composition presents a horizontal structure, organized around the rural buildings and the open space occupying the foreground.

The artist uses quick, visible brushstrokes to define the buildings, rooftops and terrain, giving special importance to the relationships between light and color.

Warm earth tones contrast with the whites and pinks of the facades, while shadows add depth and help differentiate the various planes.

The presence of the cart and the cavalry introduces a Costumbrista element that evokes agricultural activities and everyday life of Spanish towns.

The result is a composition of notable spontaneity, in which brushstroke freedom and luminosity are the main expressive resources.

Artistic and Collecting Interest

The painting constitutes an attractive representation of the Spanish rural landscape, highlighting its Costumbrista character, the richness of its warm tones and the spontaneity of its execution.

The combination of traditional architecture, agricultural elements and figures gives the work a special documentary and artistic interest, evoking environments linked to rural life.

It is especially interesting for collectors of Spanish painting, landscape art, genre painting, rural scenes and figurative painting influenced by Impressionism.

Character of the work

Author: Alberto López González.

Technique: Oil.

Style: Genre Realism (costumbrista), with Impressionist influences.

Genre: Rural landscape and costumbrista scene.

Subject: Traditional architecture, cart and cavalry.

Signature: Features a signature in the lower right corner.

Presentation: Framed.

Frame and condition

The painting is presented with an elegant, wide-molded frame, gold finish and an inner brown-toned strip, decorated with ornamental motifs.

Its classic design enhances the warm colors of the composition and provides a distinguished presentation to the whole.

The frame is included as a gift to the buyer, with no commercial value, and is not part of the painting’s economic appraisal.

The state of conservation and visible characteristics of the work should be assessed from the supplied photographs, which are an integral part of the description.

Shipping

The work will be carefully and professionally packaged, using protective materials appropriate to its characteristics.

Shipments outside the European Union may be subject to taxes, duties and customs charges, which will be the buyer’s responsibility.

Likewise, shipments to islands, insular territories or remote areas may incur additional surcharges applied by the transport companies, which must be borne by the buyer.

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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Alberto López González – Rural Scene with Cart and Cavalry – Oil

Interesting oil painting by artist Alberto López González, depicting a traditional rural scene, executed with an spontaneous and expressive brushstroke, with influences from Genre Realism and Spanish Impressionism.

The composition presents a set of vernacular buildings, with whitewashed facades and reddish tiled roofs, arranged around an open space. In the foreground a wooden cart stands out, while to the right a cavalry scene accompanied by a human figure, elements that give a marked narrative and genre character.

The painting stands out for its warm color palette, dominated by ochres, earth tones, yellows and reddish hues, contrasted with the whites of the buildings and the soft skies.

The artist uses a broad, impasto brushstroke with great freedom, especially visible in the ground and the building rooftops. Light takes on a fundamental role, conveying the warm atmosphere of a rural environment.

Artistic context and references

The work is part of the tradition of genre painting (costumbrismo) and Spanish landscape painting, currents that found in villages, agricultural activities and popular architecture an important source of inspiration.

During the 19th and 20th centuries, numerous Spanish painters developed a painting devoted to representing rural environments, combining naturalistic observation with increasing freedom of execution.

In this context, artists such as Carlos de Haes (1826–1898), one of the main promoters of Spanish realist landscape painting, and Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923), whose painting gave fundamental importance to light and the spontaneity of brushwork, stand out.

General affinities can also be drawn with the landscapes of Aureliano de Beruete (1845–1912), especially for his atmospheric interpretation of landscapes and the use of a free brushstroke.

These references should be understood as stylistic relationships, not implying attribution to the mentioned artists.

The present work participates in this tradition through a representation of rural life, where architecture, animals and daily elements acquire special prominence.

Artistic analysis

The composition presents a horizontal structure, organized around the rural buildings and the open space occupying the foreground.

The artist uses quick, visible brushstrokes to define the buildings, rooftops and terrain, giving special importance to the relationships between light and color.

Warm earth tones contrast with the whites and pinks of the facades, while shadows add depth and help differentiate the various planes.

The presence of the cart and the cavalry introduces a Costumbrista element that evokes agricultural activities and everyday life of Spanish towns.

The result is a composition of notable spontaneity, in which brushstroke freedom and luminosity are the main expressive resources.

Artistic and Collecting Interest

The painting constitutes an attractive representation of the Spanish rural landscape, highlighting its Costumbrista character, the richness of its warm tones and the spontaneity of its execution.

The combination of traditional architecture, agricultural elements and figures gives the work a special documentary and artistic interest, evoking environments linked to rural life.

It is especially interesting for collectors of Spanish painting, landscape art, genre painting, rural scenes and figurative painting influenced by Impressionism.

Character of the work

Author: Alberto López González.

Technique: Oil.

Style: Genre Realism (costumbrista), with Impressionist influences.

Genre: Rural landscape and costumbrista scene.

Subject: Traditional architecture, cart and cavalry.

Signature: Features a signature in the lower right corner.

Presentation: Framed.

Frame and condition

The painting is presented with an elegant, wide-molded frame, gold finish and an inner brown-toned strip, decorated with ornamental motifs.

Its classic design enhances the warm colors of the composition and provides a distinguished presentation to the whole.

The frame is included as a gift to the buyer, with no commercial value, and is not part of the painting’s economic appraisal.

The state of conservation and visible characteristics of the work should be assessed from the supplied photographs, which are an integral part of the description.

Shipping

The work will be carefully and professionally packaged, using protective materials appropriate to its characteristics.

Shipments outside the European Union may be subject to taxes, duties and customs charges, which will be the buyer’s responsibility.

Likewise, shipments to islands, insular territories or remote areas may incur additional surcharges applied by the transport companies, which must be borne by the buyer.

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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Details

Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Artist
Alberto López González (XX)
Title of artwork
Le Charme de la campagne - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition
Height
41 cm
Width
52 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1970-1980
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
2130
Objects sold
100%
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