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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Miscellaneous / École fauviste (XX) - Figures dans la rue - NO RESERVE
Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. An attractive painting from a European school of the 20th century, executed in oil on canvas and characterized by an intense use of color and a free, spontaneous brushwork, close to post-impressionism and the Fauvist tradition. The work represents a lively urban scene with a Mediterranean or North African atmosphere, with various figures gathered under trees in front of a succession of facades, doors, and architectural elements. Human presence is deliberately integrated into the surroundings, becoming just another element within a composition built mainly through color. The artist uses an extraordinarily vivid palette, dominated by deep blues, turquoises, greens, yellows, and oranges. Of particular appeal is the contrast between the deep blues of the architectures and the bright yellows of the walls and vegetation, generating a warm, vibrant light. The brushwork is energetic, broad, and visible, moving away from a meticulous representation of reality. Trees, buildings, and characters appear constructed from blotches and quick touches of pigment, giving the whole a marked pictorial freshness. Stylistically, the painting can be placed within post-impressionist figuration with Fauvist influence developed during the 20th century. Color acquires considerable autonomy from the observed reality and becomes the main structural element of the composition. This chromatic conception recalls the heritage of the French avant-gardes of the early 20th century and, in particular, the prolonged influence of Fauvism on European figurative painting thereafter. The composition also has an interesting depth. The large tree at the foreground functions as a vertical axis, while the figures and facades unfold inward across different chromatic planes. The rapid brushwork and the simplification of forms convey the impression of a scene captured directly, preserving the vitality of the moment. The work is signed in the lower right corner. Since there is currently no unequivocal identification of the signature, it is prudently presented within the European school of the 20th century. The white frame accompanying the painting particularly enhances the intensity of the colors and gives the overall presentation a bright, contemporary look. The condition should be evaluated from the photographs provided, which form an integral part of the description. The frame is included free of charge as a gift, without attributing any commercial value and not considered an integral part of the work. Any damage to the frame during transport cannot be the basis for a claim. The work will be carefully packed using materials suitable to ensure maximum protection during transport. IMPORTANT: shipments to islands, non-mainland territories, or destinations requiring customs procedures may incur additional transportation, handling, and/or customs costs, which will be borne by the buyer.
Estimate:£423.87
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