Igor Muñoz (1955) - El guardián del patio

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Igor Muñoz, depicting a village courtyard corner with a stone staircase, flowering plants, and a seated dog calmly watching under the shade of a tree. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 46x33x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the lower right.
· The piece is in good condition.
· The work is sold without a frame.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the photographs included 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.

The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.

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This intimate scene invites us into a traditional courtyard surrounded by ancient walls. To the left, a stone staircase rises through the vegetation, while in the foreground a dog with white and fawn fur, wearing a red collar, sits calmly observing the scene.

The vegetation dominates the space with force: a tree with yellow and green leaves leans over the courtyard, and between the walls pots, climbing plants, and red flowers appear, adding vibrant color notes. The facades, in pinkish and earthy tones, complete a charming rural overall.

Light filters through the foliage, creating a play of shadows on the courtyard floor, producing an intimate and tranquil atmosphere, like a summer afternoon in a village house. The contrast between illuminated and shaded areas adds depth to the composition.

The brushwork is loose and vibrant, with an impressionist touch, with small touches of color that build the leaves, flowers, and stones. In the details the figure of the dog is clearly seen, resolved with few very expressive strokes, and the texture of the canvas. The signature appears in the bottom right corner.

It is an ideal work for lovers of animals and genre scenes, perfect to add warmth to an entry hall, a corridor, or a corner of the home. It is presented without a frame, so that each buyer can frame it to their taste.