École Catalane (XX) - Vue sur la vallée

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Catalan school, depicting a wide view from a hill towards a valley with a village, conveying serenity, contemplation, and the profound silence of the rural landscape. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

Dimensions with frame: 57x69x5 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 32x45 cm.
Oil on board signed by hand by the artist on the back of the artwork.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame with protective glass (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.

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This painting transports us to a wide and serene landscape, where nature unfolds beneath a luminous sky that seems to stretch infinitely. The scene is set at an elevated point overlooking a vast valley descending toward a small town. The horizon opens in layers of gently undulating hills, painted in bluish and greenish tones that fade into the distance, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and depth. Above them, clouds drift scattered, capturing the daylight and adding texture and movement to the sky, which dominates the upper part of the composition.
The gaze is directed towards the village settled in the valley, where a collection of small houses grouped together suggests the peaceful life of a rural community. The reddish roofs and small shapes evoke an intimate and human environment in contrast to the natural grandeur of the surroundings. Among the structures, a tower stands out, possibly part of a church or important building, which rises as a landmark in the distance. The light traversing the landscape highlights different tones, from soft earth tones to touches of greenery that mark paths and cultivated fields.
In the middle part of the composition, the earth extends with soft brown and green tones, creating a tapestry that suggests prairies, paths, and open fields. The terrain seems to follow its own rhythms, as if nature were slowly progressing along eternal cycles. The phosphorescent green that appears in small areas adds a touch of liveliness and freshness, reminding us of the fertility of the land and the sprouts that emerge silently with the arrival of light.
In the foreground, a figure dressed in blue tones becomes the human focal point of the scene. It appears to be contemplating the landscape, standing beside a path and accompanied by a more discreet figure or a nearby object. Its posture suggests pause, reflection, the calm of someone who stops to observe the world from a secluded place. On one side, rocky formations add texture and solidity, marking a natural door that opens into the valley. Shadows on the ground create contrast and depth, gently guiding the eye toward the horizon.
Overall, this painting conveys serenity, contemplation, and a deep connection between the human figure and the landscape surrounding it. The vastness of the horizon, the softness of the mountains, and the quietness of the village invite the viewer to breathe slowly, as if time had stopped to allow silent reflection. It is a celebration of rural tranquility, open space, and the intimate moment when an observer pauses to admire the vast, silent beauty of nature.