Guillem Fresquet Bardina (1914–1991) - Bodegón de rosas y crisantemos en jarrón azul ㅤ

Title: Floral Still Life — Roses and Chrysanthemums in a Blue Vase
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School: Catalan (20th century)
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Author: Guillem Fresquet Bardina (1914–1991)
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Style: Floral realism with impressionist influences
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Technique: Watercolor on paper
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Condition: Good overall apparent condition, with possible signs of aging typical of its age.
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Circle and artistic influence:
Guillem Fresquet Bardina (Barcelona, 1914 – Tarragona, 1991) was a Catalan painter and watercolorist specialized in the representation of landscape, genre scenes and naturalist compositions. His work is characterized by a sensitive use of color, transparencies and a brushstroke with great ease, forming part of the Catalan watercolor tradition of the 20th century.
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This composition shows influences of the European floral still life from the impressionist and post-impressionist movements, especially in its treatment of light, chromatic transitions and freedom of execution. The arrangement of the flowers and the prominence given to the vase recall the tradition of decorative still lifes developed by numerous European artists during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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The work represents an elegant bouquet arranged in a small blue ceramic vase decorated with bands and circular motifs in ochre tones.
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The floral arrangement consists of large white flowers with numerous petals, accompanied by roses in pink, yellowish and orange tones. The leaves and green stems are distributed naturally, creating a balanced and dynamic composition.
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The vase, located in the center lower part of the scene, rests on a surface covered with soft blue-tinged and pinkish tones, while a grayish background provides contrast and allows the luminosity of the flowers to stand out.
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The brushwork combines precision in the main elements with looser washes in the treatment of the petals and the background. The transparencies typical of watercolor bring delicacy and a notable sense of freshness.
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The work appears signed Fresquet in the lower left corner and is presented in a dark wooden frame with a classic molding, with a fine inner gold profile and a wide white mat.
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Dimensions: 43.5 × 30 cm
Dimensions with frame: 67.5 × 50 cm