Josep Maria Padrosa (1945) - Otoño

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Padrosa, depicting a tranquil autumn landscape beside a river or lake, surrounded by reddish trees and golden leaves that reflect softly on the water. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys. • Framed dimensions: 75x91x7 cm. • Unframed dimensions: 65x81 cm. • Oil on canvas, hand-signed by the artist in the bottom right. • The piece is in good conservation condition. • The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift). The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona. Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in a preliminary mockup; there may be differences with 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 ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself. Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available. This painting presents a serene autumn landscape featuring a river or small lake surrounded by trees. The scene transmits an intense sense of calm, silence and reverence, as if nature were suspended in a moment of absolute stillness. The abundance of ochre, reddish, golden and green tones envelops the composition in a warm atmosphere, while the water softly reflects the surroundings and adds depth to the landscape. On the right side several tall, sturdy-trunked trees rise in a prominent position. The nearest tree has a wide, dark trunk, slightly inclined, reaching up to disappear among the upper branches. Beside it, other lighter trunks introduce yellowish and greenish tones that seem to correspond to light filtering through the vegetation. The branches extend from the right toward the center and upper left, forming a natural arch over the water. Their long, delicate lines visually organize the composition and direct the gaze toward the distance. The leaves, depicted in a wide range of reds, oranges, coppers and browns, clearly announce the coming of autumn. Some branches descend to approach the water surface, adding a sense of closeness and movement. The small reddish leaves appear to float in front of the landscape and create a light foreground that contrasts with the solidity of the large trunks. This arrangement gives the impression that the viewer is looking at the scene from beneath the canopy of a tree. The right bank is covered by a thick carpet of fallen leaves. The golden, ochre and brown tones turn the ground into a warm, luminous surface that slopes gently toward the water. Among the leaves emerge roots, stones and small patches of vegetation that enrich the ground and reinforce its natural appearance. Several rocks in tones of violet, gray and reddish mark the meeting between the shore and the water. Their staggered placement creates a soft transition toward the river and guides the eye toward the center of the scene. These stones introduce solid shapes in contrast with the fluidity of the water and the lightness of the leaves. The water occupies much of the lower left half and appears calm, almost motionless. Its surface reflects the trunks, canopies and the brightness of the sky, though the shapes are softly blurred. The muted greens, grays, beiges and browns mix in the reflection, creating a sense of depth and a delicate continuity between the real landscape and its image on the water. On the opposite shore extends a narrow strip of sunlit land, accompanied by slender trees and low vegetation. This area marks the boundary of the water and leads the gaze toward the background. The yellows and golds of the bank contrast with the gray-green of the distant trees, suggesting a soft, filtered light. Beyond there is a small hill and numerous clusters of trees gradually fading into the distance. Their colors are more subdued and bluish, creating a sense of atmospheric depth. The background seems to be covered by a light mist that softens the contours and reinforces the tranquil, contemplative character of the landscape. The sky is barely visible among the branches and canopies, but its clarity illuminates the whole environment. The light appears to correspond to a cloudy day or early hour, when the sun does not yet cast strong shadows. This uniform illumination allows the autumnal colors to be appreciated without disrupting the overall serenity of the scene. The absence of human figures makes the place a natural refuge apart from noise and daily activity. Everything seems at rest: the branches, the water and the fallen leaves. Yet the color changes remind that the landscape is undergoing transformation and that autumn slowly advances over the forest. Overall, the work offers a harmonious and poetic vision of an autumn landscape by the water, where tall trees, reddish branches, golden leaves and reflections form a scene full of serenity. The composition invites stopping and contemplating the beauty of a quiet nature, marked by the passage of time and the changing seasons. The result is an intimate, enveloping, and deeply evocative landscape.

Estimate:£296.15

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