Javier Ramos León (1941-2016) - Un día en el parque






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Un día en el parque, original oil on canvas from the period 1970–1980 by Javier Ramos León (1941–2016), Spain, sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Ramos León, depicting a tree-lined promenade bathed in autumnal light, where families and passersby stroll towards a monument, creating a tranquil and harmonious scene between nature and city. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions with frame: 61x73x5 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 50x61 cm.
· Oil on canvas, hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, J. Ramos León.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork 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 included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.
The picture 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 packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.
This painting depicts a wide, tree-lined promenade stretching to the horizon, inviting the viewer into a scene filled with light, harmony, and everyday life. The composition unfolds in perspective, guiding the eye from the foreground, where fallen leaves carpet the ground in coppery and ochre tones, to the background, where a grand, monumental arch is softly silhouetted against the luminous mist. The sense of depth is carefully constructed through the repetition of trees on both sides of the path, creating a constant and serene visual rhythm. The atmosphere, bathed in soft light, suggests a mild autumn day, with golden glimmers illuminating the foliage.
The left side of the composition is notable for the density of the trees, whose leafy branches capture different shades of yellow, green, and brown. The mass of vegetation creates a canopy that filters the light, casting irregular shadows on the path. The rows of manicured hedges reinforce the idea of an orderly and elegant urban space, possibly a park or a grand avenue. The feeling of coolness is balanced by the chromatic warmth of the foliage, offering a pleasant and inviting blend that envelops the viewer in a harmonious sensory experience.
To the right, the scene maintains the same rhythm of trees receding into the distance, but with a brighter interplay of light, as if that part of the promenade were more exposed to the sun. The branches display a varied palette, with reddish and golden touches that herald the changing seasons. At the lower edges, small staircases lead down to the promenade, adding dynamism to the composition and reinforcing the idea of a busy public space. The soft shadows and ethereal tones suggest a tranquil, almost poetic atmosphere, where every element seems to vibrate to the rhythm of a gentle breeze.
In the center of the path, several figures stroll naturally, adding movement and humanity to the scene. A family with children, along with a solitary walker further along, transform the place into a setting for everyday experiences, where enjoying the surroundings becomes a simple and beautiful act. The perspective created by the path, the trees, and the human figures evokes a profound sense of calm, a connection between nature and urban life. The monumental arch in the background—the apparent visual destination of the composition—stands as a cultural, historical, or architectural symbol, lending identity to the depicted place.
Overall, the painting offers a luminous, nostalgic, and serene vision of an urban stroll during the transition to autumn. The combination of warm colors, diffused light, pronounced depth, and the human presence conveys a sense of peace, beauty, and balance, inviting the viewer to contemplate the scene as a moment suspended in time, where nature and the city coexist in perfect harmony.
Seller's Story
Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Ramos León, depicting a tree-lined promenade bathed in autumnal light, where families and passersby stroll towards a monument, creating a tranquil and harmonious scene between nature and city. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions with frame: 61x73x5 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 50x61 cm.
· Oil on canvas, hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, J. Ramos León.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork 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 included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.
The picture 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 packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.
This painting depicts a wide, tree-lined promenade stretching to the horizon, inviting the viewer into a scene filled with light, harmony, and everyday life. The composition unfolds in perspective, guiding the eye from the foreground, where fallen leaves carpet the ground in coppery and ochre tones, to the background, where a grand, monumental arch is softly silhouetted against the luminous mist. The sense of depth is carefully constructed through the repetition of trees on both sides of the path, creating a constant and serene visual rhythm. The atmosphere, bathed in soft light, suggests a mild autumn day, with golden glimmers illuminating the foliage.
The left side of the composition is notable for the density of the trees, whose leafy branches capture different shades of yellow, green, and brown. The mass of vegetation creates a canopy that filters the light, casting irregular shadows on the path. The rows of manicured hedges reinforce the idea of an orderly and elegant urban space, possibly a park or a grand avenue. The feeling of coolness is balanced by the chromatic warmth of the foliage, offering a pleasant and inviting blend that envelops the viewer in a harmonious sensory experience.
To the right, the scene maintains the same rhythm of trees receding into the distance, but with a brighter interplay of light, as if that part of the promenade were more exposed to the sun. The branches display a varied palette, with reddish and golden touches that herald the changing seasons. At the lower edges, small staircases lead down to the promenade, adding dynamism to the composition and reinforcing the idea of a busy public space. The soft shadows and ethereal tones suggest a tranquil, almost poetic atmosphere, where every element seems to vibrate to the rhythm of a gentle breeze.
In the center of the path, several figures stroll naturally, adding movement and humanity to the scene. A family with children, along with a solitary walker further along, transform the place into a setting for everyday experiences, where enjoying the surroundings becomes a simple and beautiful act. The perspective created by the path, the trees, and the human figures evokes a profound sense of calm, a connection between nature and urban life. The monumental arch in the background—the apparent visual destination of the composition—stands as a cultural, historical, or architectural symbol, lending identity to the depicted place.
Overall, the painting offers a luminous, nostalgic, and serene vision of an urban stroll during the transition to autumn. The combination of warm colors, diffused light, pronounced depth, and the human presence conveys a sense of peace, beauty, and balance, inviting the viewer to contemplate the scene as a moment suspended in time, where nature and the city coexist in perfect harmony.
