École Majorquine (XX) - Rugissement de l'océan

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art from the Majorcan school, depicting a stormy seascape where the sea crashes against the rocks, conveying energy, drama, and the imposing grandeur of nature. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions with frame: 63x82.5x6 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 54x73 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 envelops us from the very first moment in an intense, dramatic atmosphere of profound natural power. The scene depicts a rugged landscape where nature unfolds in all its energy, revealing a raging sea crashing against robust, fragmented rocks. The visible brushstrokes convey constant movement, as if each line, each stroke, were the echo of the wind, the roar of the water, and the ceaseless pounding of the waves against the shore. The dark tones that dominate the upper portion evoke a stormy sky or a steep mountain shrouded in shadow, lending the work a mysterious and almost untamed character.
In the center of the painting, the visual dynamism intensifies: cool, deep colors like ocean greens, dense blues, and brittle grays intertwine in a dance of textures that simulate turbulent water currents. The light seems to filter capriciously, illuminating certain areas with lighter tones, like white crests of foam bursting on the sea's surface. The contrasts between light and dark areas generate a powerful tension, making the viewer feel the constant clash between calm and natural fury.
The rocks emerging from the water lend solidity and structure to the composition. Their angular forms, rendered in earthy tones of gray and ochre, seem to withstand the constant pounding of the water, like ancient guardians of the seascape. Areas where touches of warm light merge with the mineral hardness are visible, suggesting fleeting reflections of sunlight through dense clouds or the way light penetrates the momentary chaos of a storm. The roughness and density of the rocky surface contribute a realistic yet poetic quality.
At the top, broad diagonal bands of somber colors reinforce the sense of movement, almost as if the sky or a great mountain range were descending and merging with the sea. Deep blue, steel gray, burnt brown, and touches of gold seem to symbolize the raw power of a natural world in transformation. A sliver of pink light hints at a glimpse of future calm, perhaps the reflection of a sunrise or a lightning bolt that manages to pierce the storm, bringing a glimmer of hope amidst the drama.
Taken together, this painting represents the primal and majestic force of nature, capturing a moment in which the sea, the rocks, and the sky seem to merge into a single energetic pulse. The work conveys both natural violence and untamed beauty, reminding us of nature's capacity to overwhelm us, impress us, and remind us of our insignificance in the face of its grandeur. It is a scene that invites silent contemplation, profound respect, and awe at the power of the natural world.