Xavier Gosé

XAVIER GOSÉ (Alcalá de Henares, 1876 - Lleida, 1915).
"The hat".
Pencil paper.
Signed with testamentary stamp.
Measurements: 18 x 13 cm; 34 x 28 cm (frame).

In El sombrero, Gosé captures with minimal and delicate lines the feminine profile, highlighting the large headdress as a symbol of distinction and modernity. The work reflects his mastery to suggest character and atmosphere with few strokes, turning an everyday gesture into an image of timeless elegance.

Xavier Gosé was one of the great illustrators of Catalan modernism, famous for his elegant drawings of sophisticated women and scenes of bourgeois life in the early 20th century. Settled in Paris, he developed a refined and light style, influenced by art nouveau aesthetics and the world of fashion, collaborating with magazines of the time.