Enric Rubió (1964) - Caminando juntos

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Enric Rubió, depicting an adult person and a small figure walking together along a path surrounded by trees, under the warm and serene light of the forest. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 38x46x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas manually signed by the artist in the right corner of the work, Enric Rubió.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the description of the lot.

The work will be professionally packaged by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.

------------------------------------------------------------------

This painting represents a path that enters a tranquil forest, accompanied by an adult person and a small figure who walk together into the landscape. Both appear with their backs to the viewer and at some distance, so their features are barely distinguishable; however, their closeness and the shared step suggest a scene of company and serenity. Its small size compared to the trees and the breadth of the path make the surroundings take on an enveloping presence, while the two silhouettes become the point toward which the gaze is drawn.

The path, wide and in ochre and earthy tones, occupies much of the lower area and continues toward the center, where it seems to disappear into the vegetation and the mist. Its contours are irregular and soft, integrated with the light and shadows that spread over the ground. The warm light rests on some sections and creates golden reflections, while the darker areas add depth and evoke the forest’s coolness. This journey invites the viewer to visually follow the figures’ steps and wonder what they will find further ahead.

On both sides of the path rise tall, slender trees, whose dark trunks contrast with the diffuse clarity of the background. Their branches, largely bare or lightly leafed, intertwine above the path and form a natural arch. In the distance, the vegetation becomes less defined and adopts grayish, soft green, and muted ocher tones, as if a light mist enveloped the forest. This sequence of planes gives a sense of breadth and guides the eye from the first trees to the bright clearing in the center.

The vegetation bordering the path adds richness and movement to the composition. In the foreground appear clumps of different greens, mixed with leaves and small yellow flecks that seem to receive direct light. On the left side, the plants appear livelier and more luminous; to the right, shadows and darker tones predominate, balancing the whole and suggesting a more secluded part of the forest. The palette combines deep greens, browns, ochers, and golden hues, with smooth transitions that evoke a peaceful hour, perhaps dawn or late afternoon.

Overall, the painting conveys calm, contemplation, and a sense of a shared walk through a forest bathed in soft light. The breadth of the path, the height of the trees, and the small couple moving toward the background form a simple scene, yet rich in evocation. It can be interpreted as a moment of companionship, a family walk, or a pause away from daily noise. The landscape invites imagining the fresh air, the silence among the trees, and the tranquility of moving forward without hurry toward a still unknown place.