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Antoni Valls BordoyWoman with Pitcher oil on canvas painting1953
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About the Item
Title: Woman with Pitcher
Artist: Antoni Valls Bordoy (1912–1980)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 35 x 27 cm (13.8 x 10.6 in)
Date: 1953
Signature: Signed “Valls Bordoy” in red at the lower left corner; also dated and signed again on the reverse
Condition: Good, with natural patina from age
Frame: Unframed
DESCRIPTION
This intimate scene portrays a young woman holding a clay pitcher, immersed in a quiet domestic atmosphere. The brushwork is loose yet confident, with a palette of ochres, blues, and earthy tones that enhance the sense of introspection. Her slightly idealized face conveys restrained melancholy, emphasized by the downward gaze and serene expression. The soft lighting and blurred contours of the background place the figure in a space of contemplation rather than narrative action.
The painting aligns with the Spanish figurative tradition of the mid-20th century, evoking a popular and costumbrista sensibility rooted in Mediterranean art. Its warmth and economy of means are reminiscent of artists like Joaquín Mir, José Mongrell, or even some of Isidre Nonell’s less somber interiors. The impasto texture and facial treatment may also recall, in broader terms, the early work of Julio Moisés or Ángel Andrade.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Antoni Valls Bordoy (1912–1980) was a Spanish painter active throughout much of the 20th century. His body of work includes oils, watercolors, and drawings, with a particular focus on the human figure, interiors, and both urban and rural landscapes. Although he did not gain international fame, his work is recognized within the Spanish art scene and appears regularly in the art market and auctions.
He cultivated a classically inspired figurative style with expressive undertones, attentive to atmosphere and the subtle emotional presence of his subjects. He is known for architectural views and intimate scenes, often in medium or small formats.
RELATED ARTISTS
José Mongrell – For his treatment of the female face and traditional palette.
Joaquín Mir – In his more introspective period, for the looseness of his brushwork.
Isidre Nonell – For the melancholic expression and dignified female figure.
Ángel Andrade – For his sober interior scenes featuring human figures.
- Creator:Antoni Valls Bordoy (1912 - 1980, Spanish)
- Creation Year:1953
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Sitges, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155216631632
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