Segundo Matilla y Marina (1862-1937) - Paisaje en Invierno

Title: Winter Landscape School: Catalan School, 19th-20th centuries Author: Segundo Matilla y Marina (1862-1937) Style: Naturalist landscape painting with Impressionist sensibility Technique: Oil on board Artistic circle and influences: Catalan landscape painting at the turn of the century, influenced by Eliseu Meifrèn and the academic tradition of Antonio Caba. Winter landscape dominated by a tall cluster of bare trees and dark vegetation, arranged in the center of the composition. The snow-covered surface and the waters in the foreground reflect the trees and reinforce the cold, silent atmosphere of the scene. In the distance, the silhouette of a mill is visible, while a small figure dressed in red introduces a delicate splash of color among ochre, brown, and greenish tones. Signature visible in the lower left corner. The work stands out for its agile brushwork, atmospheric construction of the landscape, and restrained treatment of light. Its subdued palette effectively conveys the moisture, haze, and quiet contemplation typical of a winter day. Segundo Matilla y Marina was born in Madrid in 1862 and, having settled in Catalonia from a young age, studied at the Escola de Bellas Artes de Barcelona under the direction of Antonio Caba. Painter, watercolorist, and draftsman, he specialized in landscapes, seascapes, and portraits. He participated in the Paris Salon of 1897 and earned notable recognition for his luminous landscapes, close in spirit to Eliseu Meifrèn. He exhibited, among other venues, at the Sala Parés in Barcelona and the Salón Vilches in Madrid. He died in Teià in 1937. Wood frame with a wide profile, interior beveled section in dark burgundy tone, and natural wood moldings. Shows wear, nicks, dings, and losses in various points of the perimeter, especially along the edges. Condition: Condition consistent with its age. Shows restorations and signs of the passage of time. Measurements: With frame: 47 × 35 cm. Without frame: 35.5 × 22.5 cm. Remarks: The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In that case, we will need photographs of the damage to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority. Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge due to factors such as being outside a continental territory, oversize, or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge under any circumstances. Due to problems at the Swiss border we must inform you that shipments with more than 1 meter in length or height to that destination will not be carried out. Because of the high volume of shipments, your order may be delayed by more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging.

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