Catalan School of the mid-19th century

Catalan School of the Mid-19th Century
“Landscape.”
Oil on panel.
Measurements: 22.5 x 54 cm; 28 x 59 cm (frame).

The rendering of light and the spontaneity of the brushstrokes take center stage in this panoramic landscape, in which a path of ochre tones leads the eye toward the horizon over the sea. The composition is structured by broad masses of vegetation that frame the scene, contrasting with the luminosity of the sky, rendered through delicate gradations of blue, pink, and pearlescent tones.

The treatment of the paint stands out for its loose, energetic, and impasto brushwork, particularly visible in the trees and shrubs in the foreground. The deep greens, warm earth tones, and luminous reflections create an atmosphere of great naturalness.