P. Zabala (XX) - Arènes de Séville





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Arènes de Séville is a hand-signed original oil painting by P. Zabala from 1950–1960, depicting architecture in a post-impressionist style, made in Spain and sold framed.
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Magnificent post-Impressionist/regionalist-style palette-knife oil painting depicting the famous facade of the Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza). The work highlights the striking contrast between the warm brightness of the Baroque building and the dusky atmosphere of the sky and trees.
Artist: Signed P. Zabala
Medium: Oil on canvas with thick impasto (palette knife technique)
Period / Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1950-1970)
Canvas size only: 48 × 60 cm
Total dimensions (framed): 63 × 73 cm
Sevillian School / Andalusian Regionalism: This movement focuses on highlighting local heritage, iconic landmarks (such as the Real Maestranza), and the characteristic light of Andalusia.
Late Post-Impressionism: The handling of the subject prioritizes capturing atmosphere, light effects, and subtle sky tones over strictly realistic architectural drafting.
Figurative Expressionism (Palette Knife Technique): The use of a palette knife and generous impasto creates a near-sculptural relief, a technique characteristic of mid-20th-century figurative artists aiming to give texture and character to their work.
Stunning palette-knife oil painting in a post-impressionist / regionalist style, depicting the iconic facade of the Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza). The artwork features a striking contrast between the warm, textured tones of the historic architecture and the atmospheric sky and framing trees.
Artist: Signed P. Zabala
Medium: Oil on canvas with thick impasto (palette knife technique)
Period / Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1950-1970)
Canvas Size: 48 × 60 cm (approx. 19 × 23.6 in)
Total Dimensions (Framed): 63 × 73 cm (approx. 24.8 × 28.7 in)
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Sevillian School / Andalusian Regionalism: This movement focuses on highlighting local heritage, iconic landmarks (such as the Real Maestranza), and the characteristic light of Andalusia.
Late Post-Impressionism: The handling of the subject prioritizes capturing atmosphere, light effects, and subtle sky tones over strictly realistic architectural drafting.
Figurative Expressionism (Palette Knife Technique): The use of a palette knife and generous impasto creates a near-sculptural relief, a technique characteristic of mid-20th-century figurative artists aiming to give texture and character to their work.
Magnificent post-Impressionist/regionalist-style palette-knife oil painting depicting the famous facade of the Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza). The work highlights the striking contrast between the warm brightness of the Baroque building and the dusky atmosphere of the sky and trees.
Artist: Signed P. Zabala
Medium: Oil on canvas with thick impasto (palette knife technique)
Period / Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1950-1970)
Canvas size only: 48 × 60 cm
Total dimensions (framed): 63 × 73 cm
Sevillian School / Andalusian Regionalism: This movement focuses on highlighting local heritage, iconic landmarks (such as the Real Maestranza), and the characteristic light of Andalusia.
Late Post-Impressionism: The handling of the subject prioritizes capturing atmosphere, light effects, and subtle sky tones over strictly realistic architectural drafting.
Figurative Expressionism (Palette Knife Technique): The use of a palette knife and generous impasto creates a near-sculptural relief, a technique characteristic of mid-20th-century figurative artists aiming to give texture and character to their work.
Stunning palette-knife oil painting in a post-impressionist / regionalist style, depicting the iconic facade of the Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza). The artwork features a striking contrast between the warm, textured tones of the historic architecture and the atmospheric sky and framing trees.
Artist: Signed P. Zabala
Medium: Oil on canvas with thick impasto (palette knife technique)
Period / Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1950-1970)
Canvas Size: 48 × 60 cm (approx. 19 × 23.6 in)
Total Dimensions (Framed): 63 × 73 cm (approx. 24.8 × 28.7 in)
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Sevillian School / Andalusian Regionalism: This movement focuses on highlighting local heritage, iconic landmarks (such as the Real Maestranza), and the characteristic light of Andalusia.
Late Post-Impressionism: The handling of the subject prioritizes capturing atmosphere, light effects, and subtle sky tones over strictly realistic architectural drafting.
Figurative Expressionism (Palette Knife Technique): The use of a palette knife and generous impasto creates a near-sculptural relief, a technique characteristic of mid-20th-century figurative artists aiming to give texture and character to their work.

