École Catalane (XX) - Reflets de l'automne

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Catalan school, depicting a peaceful autumn landscape reflected in a watercourse, conveying peace, nostalgia, and the serene beauty of nature in transformation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

Dimensions with frame: 75x52x3 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 56x33 cm.
Hand-signed oil on canvas by the artist in the lower right.
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 transports the viewer to a serene autumn landscape where nature seems to pause in a moment of stillness and contemplation. The scene opens with a mass of trees rising towards the sky, covered in warm leaves in ochre, golden, and reddish tones, evoking the splendor of the season. The sky, softly tinged with bluish gray, suggests gentle light, perhaps the glow of a peaceful morning or the prelude to a melancholic sunset. In the reflection of the calm water, the autumn palette is doubled, creating a mirror effect that adds depth and poetry to the landscape.
As the gaze moves across the composition, the serenity of the stream in the foreground guides the view toward the distant fields and the horizon line. The water's surface reflects the trees flanking it, creating a sense of absolute harmony between the sky and the earth. The violet, brown, and pink hues in the wet areas add visual richness and suggest the presence of vegetation silently growing along the banks. The gentle luminosity that permeates the environment creates an intimate and nostalgic atmosphere.
On the sides, the trees rise with a firm presence, some upright and others leaning, as if time and wind had accompanied their growth with patience. The colored leaves seem to whisper stories of past seasons, of peaceful moments and a slowly breathing environment. The trunks, partially covered in moss and green hues, create a charming contrast with the warm colors of the foliage, reinforcing the sense of natural balance.
In the distance, the landscape opens up to a clearing where, far away, small rural structures and a range of mountains can be distinguished beneath a gentle sky. This minimal human presence is perceived almost as a whisper, reminding us that nature completely dominates the scene. The calm of the environment conveys a sense of deep peace, inviting one to imagine the sound of flowing water, the crunch of leaves, and the murmur of the wind caressing the treetops.
Overall, this painting captures the silent beauty of autumn and the magic of a natural corner where time seems to stand still. The composition invites reflection, visual and emotional rest, and an intimate connection with nature in its warmest and most contemplative phase. It is an invitation to lose oneself in the serenity of the landscape, to feel the delicate transition of the seasons, and to appreciate the tranquility that only natural spaces can offer.