This composition by Carlos Nadal (1917–1998) captures the joyful and emotional colour typical of the Fauvist movement. This mixed media on paper, the piece presents a lively Mediterranean countryside scene, bursting with saturated hues and expressive forms. The energetic strokes and palette recall the influence of Henri Matisse and André Derain—central figures of Fauvism—as well as artists like Raoul Dufy, Maurice de Vlaminck, and Kees van Dongen. Nadal’s work bridges the spirited legacy of early 20th-century Fauvism with the joie de vivre of the post-war School of Paris. He was closely associated with artists such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Jean Puy, Albert Marquet, and Fernand Léger, and his compositions reflect the Mediterranean light and colour celebrated by these modern masters. His landscapes often echo the rhythms of painters like Marc Chagall, Auguste Herbin, Othon Friesz, and Jean Metzinger, while also aligning with more decorative and narrative voices such as Édouard Vuillard, Pierre Bonnard, and Henri Lebasque. There is also a strong connection to Spanish modernism through parallels with Joaquín Torres-García, Hernando Viñes, José Guerrero, and Joan Miró. Nadal’s style has also been compared to that of Jean Cocteau, Jean Dufy, Francis Picabia, and Sonia Delaunay in its use of bold line, joyful patterning, and theatrical composition. This particular work is signed in the lower right corner and comes framed in Vilanova i la Geltrú, a town near Barcelona where Nadal spent part of his life. Condition: Very good condition. The colours remain vivid and the surface is clean. The frame is original and has minor wear consistent with age, adding vintage charm without detracting from the work.