Guillem Fresquet (1914 - 1991) - Estudio botánico

Title: Botanical Study
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School: Catalan (20th century)
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Author: Guillem Fresquet (1914–1991)
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Style: Botanical Naturalism, scientific and decorative illustration
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Technique: Watercolor on paper
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Condition: Overall good preservation state, with slight aging signs typical of the work and its support, in line with its age.
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Circle and artistic influence:
Guillem Fresquet was a Catalan watercolourist and painter active during the 20th century, recognized for his sensitivity in depicting landscapes, nature and decorative studies carried out with a swift and precise technique. His production is part of the Catalan watercolor tradition, notable for its chromatic delicacy, direct observation of the subject and meticulous attention to detail.
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The present work sits within the realm of botanical naturalism and the scientific and decorative illustration of the 20th century. It participates in a tradition that combines the descriptive rigor of plant species with an aesthetic intent, inherited from both 18th- and 19th-century botanical plates and contemporary decorative watercolors. The work also reveals the influence of direct observation of nature and a taste for a clear, elegant, and balanced representation of the floral subject.
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The composition represents a delicate botanical study of several floral and wild species, arranged vertically on a neutral background. The artist describes with sensitivity different stems, leaves and flowers in yellow, pink, lilac and bluish tones, creating a harmonious image with great visual freshness. The execution shows notable precision in drawing the plant forms, as well as a subtle tonal gradation achieved through the glazes and transparencies characteristic of watercolor. The overall has a very refined decorative character, while preserving the descriptive interest of botanical illustration.
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The work is framed with a carved dark brown wooden moulding, with repetitive relief decoration, which adds presence and character to the set. The light inner mount enhances the watercolor’s luminosity and favors a clean reading of the composition.
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Observations:
Signed by Guillem Fresquet.
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Dimensions: 36.5 × 26.5 cm
Dimensions with frame: 47 × 37.3 cm