A pair of large decorative panels. Barcelona, ca. 1960s.

Pair of large decorative panels. Barcelona, ca. 1960s.
Originally from the entrance hall of a Barcelona mansion.
Mixed media on panel, with glued-on wooden elements that are hand-painted.
Mounted on pine wood stretcher frames.
Signed “ROURAS.”
Measurements: 183 x 130 cm each.

A pair of large-format wall panels, conceived as an architectural decorative element for a Barcelona interior from the 1960s. The composition is structured around a central circular form, surrounded by cut-out and overlapping shapes that create a dynamic, almost organic relief. The combination of applied wood, paint, and textural elements gives the work a strong visual presence, halfway between a decorative mural, an assemblage, and ornamental abstraction.

The use of intense reds, greens, ochres, and earthy tones reflects the decorative tastes of the era, when abstraction was incorporated into interior design as a sign of modernity. The openwork forms and relief volumes create a play of shadows that reinforces the architectural interpretation of the piece, conceived not only as a frontal image but as a living surface integrated into the space.

Its aesthetic combines gestural energy, artisanal craftsmanship, and a clear environmental focus—characteristic of interiors where art, design, and architecture engaged in a dialogue within a single decorative project.