Josep Cores Mas (1935) - NO RESERVE - Encuentro en la multitud

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Josep Cores Mas, depicting a scene of stylized figures gathered in a hazy space, with a foreground featuring a hugging couple, resolved with fluid black, blue, and red strokes against a background of greens and ochers. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Framed dimensions: 44x45x4 cm.
· Unframed dimensions: 21x24 cm.
· Mixed media on paper signed by hand by the artist in the lower right corner.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold with a beautiful frame with protective glass (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the actual article in color, scale, and details.

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This Josep Cores Mas work presents a dynamic composition full of suggestion, in which a group of human figures appears barely sketched against a hazy background. In the foreground, a couple merges in a hug, while around them other silhouettes seem to observe or parade in silence, creating a scene that oscillates between intimate encounter and the crowd.

The figures are built with sinuous, expressive lines: black strokes define heads and hair, touches of intense blue sketch profiles and gestures, and red accents bring warmth and emotion to the central group. The artist suggests more than he describes, letting the viewer complete the forms with his own gaze.

The background resolves into a diffuse atmosphere of soft greens, yellows, and grays, with dotted texture areas that add depth and a certain vibrancy to the surface. This ethereal setting reinforces the poetic character of the scene and concentrates all attention on the gesture of the figures.

The mixed media on paper allows combining washes, powdered pigment, and very free brushstrokes, which can be appreciated in close-up photographs. The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner.

The work is presented framed with a wide black mat, protective glass, and a silver frame with simple lines that highlight the colors and give great elegance. It is an ideal piece for collectors of Catalan contemporary art and for those seeking an original work with an expressive and lyrical character.