Antonio Sadurní (1927–2014) - NO RESERVE - Walk along Lake Banyoles

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TECHNICAL SHEET Author: Antonio Sadurní Birth and death: 1927–2014 School: Catalan School Chronology: Second half of the 20th century Genre: Landscape Theme: Tree-lined walk beside Banyoles Lake Represented location: Banyoles, Girona Technique: Oil Support: Canvas Dimensions of the work without frame: 50 × 61 cm Total dimensions with frame: 75 × 85 cm Orientation: Horizontal Signature: Signed in the lower right corner Location of signature: Lower right corner Style: Catalan landscape painting with post-impressionist sensibility, with loose brushwork and attention to light effects Color palette: Greens, ochres, earth tones, grays, blues and whites Represented elements: Tree-lined path, lake, riverside buildings, human figures and reflections on the water Composition: Depth perspective with a tree-lined path parallel to the lake and a succession of vertical trunks Frame: Decorative light-toned frame with relief ornamentation, included as a gift State of the support: Canvas mounted on a wooden stretcher, visible on the back State of the pictorial surface: Generally good conservation, with material and brushwork visible Overall condition: Good in relation to its chronology. The photographs form an integral part of the description 2. DESCRIPTION Interesting oil landscape on canvas by Antonio Sadurní, depicting a view of the Banyoles lake environment. The composition shows a tree-lined promenade running parallel to the water, with a sequence of large trunks structuring the scene and guiding the eye toward the background. To the left lies the calm surface of the lake, reflecting the trees and the buildings situated on the opposite shore. The presence of small human figures provides scale and everyday life to the composition, without diminishing the landscape’s protagonism. The artist builds the scene with direct, luminous painting, with visible brushwork and a palette dominated by greens, earth tones and bluish grays. The result conveys a sense of serenity and familiarity, closely linked to the Catalan lacustrine landscape. 3. STYLISTIC AND COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS The work is organized with a very clear and effective perspective. The path functions as the axis of depth, while the vertical trunks generate a rhythmic sequence that guides the gaze toward the center and the background of the composition. This succession of trees also creates a contrast between shaded areas and illuminated ones. The water, located on the left side, acts as a horizontal plane of balance against the verticality of the trunks. The lake’s surface is treated with soft brushstrokes and discreet reflections, avoiding excessive detail. The artist uses a loose facture, especially visible in the tree canopies and the vegetation. The greens are modulated with yellows, ochers and bluish tones, producing a rich and natural image. The brushstroke is not meant to hide itself; on the contrary, it remains clearly visible and brings vitality to the painted surface. Thus the composition blends a naturalistic base with a post-impressionist sensibility, in which the perception of light and color takes on special relevance. 4. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ATMOSPHERIC DIMENSION The work conveys a sense of calm and stroll. The presence of the tree-lined path, the calm water and the small human figures suggests a lived space but not agitated. There is a clear contemplative dimension. The viewer seems invited to visually traverse the path and progressively penetrate the landscape. Light filtering through the trees creates a kind and serene atmosphere. There is no drama. A balanced and luminous perception of the environment predominates, linked to direct observation of nature and a close relationship with the landscape. 5. SIGNATURE AND AUTHORITY The work appears signed in the lower right corner. Antonio Sadurní, born in 1927 and died in 2014, produced within the Catalan landscape tradition of the 20th century. The present composition is coherent with this sensibility, both in theme and in the treatment of light, vegetation and perspective. The Banyoles landscape also constitutes a particularly suitable motif for this type of painting, due to the combination of vegetation, water, architecture and daily life. The visible signature, the technique and the pictorial language allow cataloging the work directly as the creation of Antonio Sadurní. 6. OTHER INTERESTING DATA Banyoles and its surroundings have historically been one of Girona’s most recognizable landscapes, especially for the lake, its tree-lined promenades and riverside buildings. This work captures precisely that everyday and scenic dimension. The artist does not seek a monumental view, but a nearby image of the walk beside the water. The tree structure creates a very effective visual rhythm and provides depth to a mid-format composition. The work also presents a particularly comfortable scale for collection and interior design, with pictorial measurements of 50 × 61 cm and total dimensions approximately 75 × 85 cm with frame. The light frame reinforces the overall brightness of the scene and suitably accompanies the landscape’s aesthetics. 7. SHIPMENT AND CONDITIONS The work will be professionally packaged by Barcelona Art Gallery using maximum-protection materials. Packaging will be done in a custom-made box with specific foam protections to guarantee maximum safety during transport. We ship domestically and internationally via a professional company. In certain destinations, especially outside the European Union, there may be additional costs arising from customs, taxes, documentation or export administrative procedures, which will be borne by the buyer when applicable. When the destination characteristics or packaging require reinforced protection there may be additional transport or handling costs. The frame is offered free of charge as a complement to the work and is considered a gift. For this reason, the frame cannot be subject to complaint. The conservation state of the work and the frame can be seen in detail in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

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