Pau Xiberta Pla (1943) - Metallic symphony
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Metallic Symphony in Blue Silence
Spanish School, late 20th century
Oil on canvas, 28.7 × 39.4 inches
Technical sheet
Author: Spanish school, late 20th century
Metallic Symphony in Blue Silence
Chronology: 1976
Technique: oil on canvas
Measures: 73 × 100 cm
Style: Contemporary realism with hyperrealist accents and surreal echoes.
Support: stretched canvas on a frame
Condition: Excellent
Company: “Xiberta 76” in the lower area
2. Compositional and iconographic description
The work presents a contemporary still life where cans, funnels, ropes, and metallic objects become plastic protagonists. The wrinkled and reflective surfaces are rendered through technical virtuosity that captures light on multiple edges, reminiscent of the precision of Spanish realism by Antonio López and the material poetics of Carlos Morago.
The scene is set on a table covered with a wrinkled blue cloth, whose shiny texture introduces an almost sculptural contrast against the softly lit neutral background.
The composition, carefully balanced, transforms humble objects—crushed cans, industrial parts, deformed containers—into a repertoire of geometric shapes that silently converse with solemnity.
The result is a modern still life where matter is elevated to the status of a symbol and where light becomes a true pictorial argument.
3. STYLE, CONTEXT AND EVALUATION
From a stylistic perspective, the work is situated within the orbit of Spanish realism of the second half of the 20th century, with affinities towards material hyperrealism and subtle nods to the object surrealism of Dalí and Delgado Ramos, especially in the way objects seem to levitate in a suspended space.
The sharpness of the shadows, the meticulous study of reflections, and the elegant chromatic austerity place this painting at a remarkable technical level, making it a piece of interest for collectors who value high-quality contemporary realism.
It is a work of strong visual presence, serene but powerful, where precision merges with the silent poetry of everyday objects.
Seller's Story
At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries.
Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona.
We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
Translated by Google TranslateMetallic Symphony in Blue Silence
Spanish School, late 20th century
Oil on canvas, 28.7 × 39.4 inches
Technical sheet
Author: Spanish school, late 20th century
Metallic Symphony in Blue Silence
Chronology: 1976
Technique: oil on canvas
Measures: 73 × 100 cm
Style: Contemporary realism with hyperrealist accents and surreal echoes.
Support: stretched canvas on a frame
Condition: Excellent
Company: “Xiberta 76” in the lower area
2. Compositional and iconographic description
The work presents a contemporary still life where cans, funnels, ropes, and metallic objects become plastic protagonists. The wrinkled and reflective surfaces are rendered through technical virtuosity that captures light on multiple edges, reminiscent of the precision of Spanish realism by Antonio López and the material poetics of Carlos Morago.
The scene is set on a table covered with a wrinkled blue cloth, whose shiny texture introduces an almost sculptural contrast against the softly lit neutral background.
The composition, carefully balanced, transforms humble objects—crushed cans, industrial parts, deformed containers—into a repertoire of geometric shapes that silently converse with solemnity.
The result is a modern still life where matter is elevated to the status of a symbol and where light becomes a true pictorial argument.
3. STYLE, CONTEXT AND EVALUATION
From a stylistic perspective, the work is situated within the orbit of Spanish realism of the second half of the 20th century, with affinities towards material hyperrealism and subtle nods to the object surrealism of Dalí and Delgado Ramos, especially in the way objects seem to levitate in a suspended space.
The sharpness of the shadows, the meticulous study of reflections, and the elegant chromatic austerity place this painting at a remarkable technical level, making it a piece of interest for collectors who value high-quality contemporary realism.
It is a work of strong visual presence, serene but powerful, where precision merges with the silent poetry of everyday objects.
Seller's Story
At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries.
Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona.
We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
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Artist
Pau Xiberta Pla (1943)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Metallic symphony
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
100 cm
Weight
4 kg
Depiction/Theme
Still life
Style
Cubism
Period
1970-1980
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