Sebastià Congost Pla (1919-2009) - Entre orillas

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Sebastià Congost Pla, depicting a serene river landscape crossed by a stone bridge, where nature and architecture blend in a peaceful harmony under the gentle light of a clear day. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 39x48x4 cm.
Frameless dimensions: 33x41 cm.
Oil on board, hand-signed by the artist in the lower right.
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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The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This painting depicts a bucolic scene inviting serene contemplation of a river landscape of great visual harmony. At the center of the composition, a wide river with tranquil waters gently meanders beneath a three-arched stone bridge, solid and elegant. This bridge connects both banks of the landscape and suggests not only a physical connection but also a poetic union between nature and civilization. The terrain layout reveals a gently undulating topography, with hills rising in the background bathed in bluish tones, as if the distance blurs them into the morning mist.
The vegetation is lush and occupies an important part of the scene, adding vitality to the whole. Tall trees with dense canopies rise on both sides of the river, standing out in deep green, emerald, and ochre tones. Their shapes, although somewhat stylized, maintain a naturalness that reflects careful study of the local flora. The slope on the right shows a play of planes where greens blend with reddish and earthy tones, giving volume to the terrain and depth to the landscape. On the left, a water pool among stones reveals a more intimate, almost hidden corner, where two small human figures seem to enjoy the surroundings.
The sky, although chromatically contained, provides a soft light that unifies the entire scene. The loose brushstrokes at the top give a sense of mist or even the calm before a climate change. This diffuse atmosphere allows the colors of the landscape to stand out even more, while the shadows cast by the bridge and trees indicate a lateral light source, adding realism to the scene. All of this gives the impression of a moment frozen in time, a romantic vision of nature in harmony with human work.
The compositional rhythm is well balanced. The gaze first directs to the bridge, due to its central location and clear geometry, then moves along the riverbanks, advances toward the mountains in the background, and finally loses itself in the sky. The contrasting yet harmonious color masses add vitality to the landscape without disrupting the scene's serenity. The green areas in the foreground are worked with more defined brushstrokes, providing a sense of proximity, while the more diffuse shapes in the background enhance the sense of spatial depth.
Overall, this painting conveys peace, balance, and a nostalgic connection to an idealized natural environment. It is a silent celebration of nature, of small river corners, and of human constructions that coexist quietly with the landscape. The scene offers the viewer an invitation to pause, breathe, and admire the simplicity of a moment in a serene place, where time seems to flow as slowly as the river crossing the composition.