Francesc Carbonell Massabé (1928) - Barcas en reposo en Arenys de Mar

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Francesc Carbonell Massabé, depicting several fishing boats moored in the port of Arenys de Mar, with their blue and reddish nets stretched to the sun and the profile of the town and its mountains in the background. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

· Dimensions with frame: 72x79x7 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 46x55 cm.
· Oil on canvas signed by hand by the artist in the lower left part.
· Titled and signed on the back ("Barcas en repòs, Arenys de Mar").
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
· The artwork is sold with a precious frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This Francesc Carbonell Massabé work places us in the port of Arenys de Mar, one of the most characteristic maritime enclaves of the Maresme. In the foreground, a fishing boat with its small blue and white cabin rests moored next to the stone quay, loaded with boxes, lines, and nets, while behind it other larger vessels line up to give depth to the scene.

One of the most striking elements of the composition are the fishing nets hung from the masts, which fall in large masses of deep blue and orange-pink and bring movement and color to the ensemble. The white hulls of the boats, with their registrations and red stripes, contrast with the greens and grays of the water, where the shapes of the vessels are softly reflected.

In the background the town’s profile is discernible, with white houses by the sea and the mountains blurred by a hazy, morning light. The clear sky and tranquil atmosphere convey the calm of a day of rest in the harbor, when fishing activity ceases and the boats lie at rest in wait for the next outing.

The artist’s technique combines a loose and impasto brushwork on the nets and the water with a more precise drawing on the hulls and the main boat’s cabin. The details show the richness of the pictorial matter, with spatula touches and overlapped brushstrokes that capture the reflections and the vibration of the Mediterranean light. The signature appears in the lower left corner and on the back the handwritten title "Barcas en repòs, Arenys de Mar".

The work is presented in a striking classic-style gold frame, with a broad molded border decorated with vegetal motifs and a light linen mat that enhances the painting. It is an ideal piece for collectors of Catalan painting and for lovers of maritime landscapes and the Costa Catalana, who will find in it all the charm of the Maresme fishing ports.