Enric Cussó (1937) - Reflejos del muelle

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Enric Cussó, depicting a moment of stillness and contemplation in a maritime port where activity has given way to reflection, memory, and the visual poetry of the nautical world. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 73x92x2 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by hand by the artist in the lower right, Cussó.
The piece is in acceptable condition, but requires restoration in some areas.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting powerfully depicts a vibrant port full of life and movement, where ships rest on calm waters that reflect, like a slightly distorted mirror, every mast, sail, and detail of the surroundings. Along the pier, a solitary figure—perhaps a fisherman or simply an observer—watches the sway of the vessels, which seem to have paused momentarily after a day's work. The sky, though partially covered by dense, shifting clouds, reveals glimpses of blue that merge into the horizon with the port's architectural forms. The atmosphere is dense and humid, with an almost tangible ambiance that invites one to stop and breathe in the scent of salt and aged wood from the sea.
Water is one of the silent protagonists of this scene. Its surface, though calm, is full of nuances, broken reflections, and lines that meander and dance following the shape of the ropes and masts. Each floating buoy, every rope extending towards the boats, seems to have a story, a purpose marked by time. The texture of the sea suggests depth and mystery, as if beneath that calm surface lay marine life or the secrets of those who have departed from that very place.
The boats, with their sails either lowered or half unfurled, are depicted with a mix of firm structure and loose strokes, giving them personality and dynamism. Some appear to be fishing boats, while larger ones could be merchant sailboats. They are grouped chaotically but harmoniously, as if instinctively seeking shelter at the dock. Their muted colors contrast with small lively details that catch the eye: a red buoy, an ochre sail, a green line of paint on the hull of one of the boats.
The port itself, with its buildings in the background, conveys a sense of rootedness and permanence. The structures are sober, functional, resistant to the passage of time and the marine weather. Beyond the main scene, masts can be glimpsed protruding like vertical brushstrokes, suggesting the existence of a broader nautical world—perhaps a market, a dock, or simply more ships waiting to set sail. The entire scene is imbued with an air of contemplation, where activity has momentarily ceased and time seems to have stood still.
Overall, this painting is a visual ode to the maritime soul, a tribute to port life where work, waiting, and the perpetual movement of the sea converge. Each element is arranged with a subtle balance between reality and emotion, making the viewer feel not only what they see but also the whisper of the waves, the creak of the wood, and the distant echo of a seagull.