Josep Maria Morató Aragonés

JOSE MARIA MORATÓ ARAGONÉS (Reus, Tarragona 1923 - Barcelona, 2006).
"Port of Le Croisic, France".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower left corner. Located on the back.
Measurements: 65 x 81 cm.; 83 x 99 cm.(frame).

In this port scene, Morató Aragonés applies wide spots of color that capture the reflections of the water and the luminosity of the maritime environment. The chromatic range, dominated by whites, grays and ochre tones, reinforces the peaceful and timeless atmospheric sensation.

José María Morató studied at the Sant Jordi School. He was awarded the Tapiró Medal of the Diputación de Tarragona in 1944, the Painting Prize at the Exhibition of Contemporary Religious Art in 1952, the Vizconde de Güell Drawing Prize in the middle of the century, the Vilaltella de Lleida Medal in 1963, the Gold Medal of the Villa Palamós in 1971, etc.

His work is kept, apart from numerous private collections, by the Fundació Vila Casas, the Jardín de Escultura del Pueblo Español de Barcelona, the Fundación de Arte Contemporáneo Fran Daurel de Barcelona, and others.