Enrique Munné (1880-1949)

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Enrique Munné (1880-1949) - Paisaje

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Enrique Munné, depicting a path among flowering trees and luminous fields at the foot of a mountain, as a symbol of spring, renewal, hope, and the passing of time. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits. · Dimensions of the work: 54x73x2 cm. · Oil on canvas signed by the artist by hand at the bottom right. · The piece is in good conservation condition. The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona. Important note: the photographs included form part of the lot description. Digital representation in an orienting mockup; there may be differences from the actual item in color, scale, and details. The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to guarantee its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself. Shipping will be done by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available. This painting presents a wide and bright rural landscape, crossed by a dirt road that starts in the foreground and diagonally advances toward the center, surrounded by flowering trees, dark vegetation, and extensive green and golden fields. On the left rises a large tree with a black trunk and a canopy covered by pinkish and whitish flowers, while in the distance other small flowering trees are scattered across the terrain. In the background stands a majestic mountain in blue, violet, and pink tones, outlined against a clear sky. The scene conveys the feeling of early spring in the countryside, when the land begins to awaken and the first trees crown their branches with flowers. The road constitutes the main axis of the composition. It begins with notable width in the lower right and narrows progressively as it goes into the landscape. Its surface shows pinks, beiges, ochres, browns, violets, and grayish tones. This variety allows imagining a dry, irregular terrain full of small stones, roots, and unevenness. The diagonal direction of the path generates an intense sense of depth. Instead of advancing straight, it curves slightly and seems to adapt to the natural shape of the terrain. Its course leads the eye toward the green area in the center and then to the mountain. The viewer is invited to walk along it and discover what lies beyond the trees. Along the path appear numerous dark, irregular lines that may recall roots, fallen branches, cracks, or small tracks. These forms enrich the surface and prevent uniformity. Some extend horizontally, while others accompany the path’s direction. The terrain seems shaped by everyday use and by the passing seasons. In the foreground there are broad zones of pink and orange. These warm tones convey a sense of fertile land exposed to light. Among them appear violets, dark browns, and small grays suggesting shadows and stones. The combination makes the path a living and changing presence. On the left rises the main tree, whose figure dominates the nearby area. Its dark trunk rises from the bottom and divides into numerous branches that extend to the sides and top. The irregular form of the tree conveys age and strength. Its roots seem deeply tied to the ground. The trunk features blacks, browns, grays, and small reddish reflections. Some branches are thick and twisted, while others become fine as they move away from the center. This complex structure creates a strong contrast with the delicacy of the flowers. The tree gathers solidity and fragility in one image. The crown is covered with abundant pink, white, and slightly violet flowers. The small petals distribute around the branches forming luminous clouds. Some areas are especially dense, while others let the sky show through. This flowering transforms the tree into an obvious symbol of spring and renewal. The lighter flowers concentrate at the top and seem to receive direct light. Near the trunk they mix with dark shadows and brown tones. This difference increases the crown’s volume. The petals seem to vibrate softly against the sky. Some branches extend toward the center of the composition and form a natural arch over the path. This arrangement frames the landscape and guides the gaze into the distance. The tree seems to guard the path’s entrance. Its presence provides intimacy to the foreground before the view opens to the fields. Behind the main tree accumulate shrubs, trunks, and vegetation in greens, browns, blacks, and reddish tones. This area is one of the densest and darkest. Some shapes may correspond to thickets, dry branches, or small trees. The abundant vegetation creates an irregular boundary along the path. Among the vegetation there are small pink zones that could correspond to fallen flowers or lower plants. These soft notes relate the ground to the tree’s crown. Also appearing are ochres and oranges that recall dried leaves or exposed earth. Nature seems to be in full seasonal transition. Further ahead, near the center, a second tree with a light and inclined trunk appears. Its crown has dark greens, grays, and small yellow tones. The silhouette seems to lean slightly to the right, as if it grew under the wind’s influence. This tree marks a transition between the foreground and the open fields. In the far zones several small flowering trees are distributed. Their canopies are white and pink, standing out against the green of the ground. The repetition of these shapes creates a delicate rhythm along the landscape. They could be almond trees or fruit trees that have bloomed at the start of spring. Some trees appear isolated, while others form small groups. This irregular distribution avoids overly artificial organization. The light flowers allow them to be distinguished even at great distance. Their presence adds depth and extends the sense of renewal throughout the scene. The fields occupy the central and right parts. A vast green area opens behind the path and extends to the dark horizon line. The green is bright and fresh, with small variations of yellow and ochre. This surface may correspond to meadows, young crops, or land just beginning to cover with vegetation. Beside the green field appears a wide yellow-gold and orange band. Its warm color contrasts with the nearby green and could represent cultivated land, dry cereal, or a plot still unplanted. The separation between the two zones creates a horizontal structure. The rural landscape is organized by different uses and moments of the agricultural cycle. A narrower band of violet, brown, and green separates the path from the fields. It can be interpreted as a small stone margin, a canal, or a buildup of vegetation. This line runs through much of the composition and reinforces depth. It also provides dark contrast against the illuminated areas. In the center of the golden field there appears a low, dark shape that could be a trunk, a tool, a lying animal, or a small elevation. Its ambiguity arouses curiosity. The element is discreet, but breaks the field’s uniformity. Its presence suggests rural life that remains partly out of sight. The horizon line is formed by an extensive mass of dark vegetation. Deep greens, grays, and browns predominate. This band separates the fields from the mountain and creates an intermediate distance level. The trees seem to form a forest or a long alignment at the foot of the relief. The mountain occupies much of the upper right area and dominates the background. Its profile is broad and rises to a summit slightly off-center. The slopes show blues, violets, grays, and small pinkish reflections. Its presence provides stability and a sense of grandeur. In the mountain’s upper zone appear light bands of beige, pink, and orange. These areas could correspond to illuminated rocks, natural terraces, or changes in vegetation. The clarity allows distinguishing the summit from the rest of the slope. The relief seems to receive soft light from the sky. The lower part of the mountain is darker and blueish. This difference creates a notable sense of volume and distance. Some violet areas suggest deep shadows, while the grays soften the transition toward the horizon. The mountain presents itself as a silent presence guarding the valley. To the left, other farther and gentler elevations can be distinguished. Their bluish tones partly merge with the atmosphere. This succession broadens the landscape and shows that the valley continues beyond the visible limits. The surroundings seem to belong to a vast mountainous region. The sky occupies the upper band and presents bluish, gray, white, and slightly violet tones. The atmosphere seems clear, though veiled by a light mist or by very soft clouds. There is no visible sun, but the lighting spreads evenly. This delicate clarity favors the pink tones of the trees. The light appears typical of a spring morning. It does not create excessively hard contrasts, but envelops the fields and mountains with softness. The flowers receive special clarity, while the path retains warm tones. The scene conveys freshness and a pleasant temperature. The chromatic range establishes a dialogue between the pinks of the blooming, the greens of the fields, the ochres of the path, and the blues of the mountain. Warm tones dominate the foreground, while the cool tones intensify toward the background. This transition builds depth. At the same time, all colors maintain a harmonious relation. The composition balances the left side’s density with the right side’s openness. The large tree and the dark vegetation hold a strong visual weight, while the bright fields and the mountain allow the gaze to expand. The path acts as a link between both spaces. This organization generates movement without losing stability. The absence of human figures reinforces the landscape’s silence. However, the path and the organized fields show that the environment is linked to human activity. It seems to be a pause in rural life, perhaps during a morning when no one passes along the trail. Nature temporarily takes all the protagonism. The path can be interpreted as a symbol of travel, continuity, and discovery. Its course starts in a nearby and complex area and leads toward open fields and distant mountains. Although the destination cannot be seen, it invites progress. It represents the possibility of traversing new spaces and stages. The flowering trees symbolize rebirth, hope, and ephemeral beauty. Their blossoms announce a new season, but also remind that their fullness will last only a short time. This fragility contrasts with the tree trunk’s firmness and the mountain’s permanence. The scene thus relates different rhythms of nature. The mountain represents stability and permanence. While the flowers are born and disappear each year, the relief remains dominating the horizon. Its size makes the trees and fields seem small, but not insignificant. All are part of a single natural cycle. The work conveys a deep sense of serenity. One can imagine the wind moving the branches, birdsong, and the brushing of feet on the earth. The absence of intense activity allows contemplation of every detail. The landscape invites you to stop and breathe. In sum, this painting depicts a rural path that winds beside flowering trees and opens onto extensive green and golden fields, presided over by a large bluish mountain. The foreground tree symbolizes life’s strength and spring’s delicacy, while the small fruit trees extend the bloom across the valley. The path evokes travel and discovery; the fields, continuity and labor; and the mountain, stability and permanence. The work celebrates nature’s awakening and transforms a everyday landscape into a poetic reflection on renewal, the passage of time, and hope.

Estimate:£423.61

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