Pere Montserrat (1926) - Arrastres de Palamós

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Pere Montserrat, depicting a tranquil port where boats and sea merge in an atmosphere of everyday calm, reflecting the serene and industrious essence of maritime life. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions with frame: 77.5x104.5x7 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 53x81 cm.
· Oil on canvas, hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, Montserrat.
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 presents a serene and evocative harbor scene, where several boats rest in a row at a dock while the sky, covered with soft clouds, envelops the surroundings in a tranquil atmosphere. The composition conveys calm and the routine of maritime life, as if the day were slowly passing amidst the tides and distant sounds of water and wind. The viewer is drawn to the water, contemplating the almost imperceptible ebb and flow reflected by the hulls of the boats and the subtle dance of the clouds on the surface. The diffused and soft light lends a melancholic and lyrical tone that invites contemplation.
At the center stand the large fishing boats, sturdy and robust, with their high bows and defined lines that speak of days spent at sea and constant work. The muted colors, in shades of white, beige, and green, convey the honorable wear of useful and experienced vessels, enriched by the passage of time and the tides. These ships seem to hold stories of endless nights, cast nets, and sunrises watched from the deck, capturing the essence of seafaring life with authenticity and respect.
Small boats float around it, some at rest and others with suggested figures, creating a contrast between the immense and the intimate, between daily activity and moments of pause. The scene displays a leisurely rhythm, with people walking along the dock, reinforcing the feeling of a place that is both alive and silent, where each figure seems to be part of a daily ritual. This human presence adds scale and humanity to the whole, balancing the imposing nature of the boats with the simplicity of those who operate them.
The overcast sky plays a vital role in the painting's atmosphere, with dense, expansive clouds covering much of the upper space, suggesting changeable weather, perhaps approaching rain or simply a warm, gray day. Far from being oppressive, these clouds lend harmony and texture, softening the contours and highlighting the diffused light. The reflection of all this in the water amplifies the sense of calm, doubling forms and creating a surface that seems to breathe slowly in rhythm with the harbor.
Overall, the work conveys serenity, dignity, and a profound sense of place. Each element—the boats, the dock, the clouds, the reflections—works together to create a scene where time flows unhurriedly and life moves naturally. It is an invitation to pause, to listen to the quiet echo of the sea, and to contemplate the silent beauty of humble, constant work, of seafaring traditions that remain alive in every vessel awaiting its next voyage.