Josep Colomer (1935-2003) - La encina del valle

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Josep Colomer, depicting a rural landscape with a large centuries-old holm oak in a meadow, surrounded by vegetation and gentle hills beneath a bright, serene sky. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions with frame: 54x62x5 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 38x46 cm.
· Oil on canvas, hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the photographs included form an integral part of the lot description. The digital mockup representation is for illustrative purposes; the actual item may differ in color, scale, and details.

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This work by Josep Colomer is a tribute to the stillness of the inland Mediterranean landscape. The undeniable focal point of the composition is a large holm oak with a broad, leafy crown, painted in a rich range of dark greens. It stands in the center of a meadow, its serene presence dominating the entire scene.

Around it, other trees and shrubs complete the woodland, while in the foreground tall grass in ochre, green, and golden tones is dotted with small white and pink flowers, painted with quick, delicate strokes. To the left, the land slopes down toward a valley, revealing bluish hills in the distance that fade into the horizon.

The clear, hazy sky, with soft shades of gray and blue, casts a diffused light over the entire scene and creates a peaceful, almost silent atmosphere. It is the kind of landscape that invites contemplation and conveys the calm of an afternoon in the countryside.

The artist’s technique combines confident drawing of the forms with a loose, nuanced brushstroke, characteristic of the Catalan landscape tradition. The details reveal the texture of the vegetation and the richness of the greens used to build up the mass of the trees.

The work is presented in an elegant gilded frame with an outer molding in a mahogany tone, which enhances the depth of the colors and lends it a classic air. It is an ideal piece for lovers of traditional landscapes, perfect for taking pride of place in a living room, study, or country house.