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Antoni Pitxot Battle of Constantine oil on board painting surrealist art
By Antoni Pitxot
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Battle of Constantine
Artist: Antoni Pitxot i Soler (1934–2015)
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions (unframed): 9 x 12.6 in
Dimensions (framed): 17.3 x 20.9 in
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner
Period: Second half of the 20th century
Provenance: Galeria d’Art Àmbit, Barcelona
Description
Battle of Constantine is a symbolic and fragmented composition that showcases the dreamlike world so characteristic of Antoni Pitxot. Through an array of rock-like, anthropomorphic forms, the artist constructs a mythical and dramatic landscape that suggests an epic confrontation. The vivid pink sky and tactile textures reinforce the visual tension, evoking ruins, bodies, and reliefs that seem to emerge directly from the earth.
In this piece, Pitxot applies his meticulous technique and unmistakable visual language, where ambiguity is a tool for the viewer's imagination. The boundary between figure and landscape blurs, creating a poetic vision that feels both ancient and surreal.
About the Artist
Antoni Pitxot i Soler (1934–2015) was a prominent Catalan painter born in Figueres, Girona, into a family with a long artistic tradition. He spent much of his life in Cadaqués, where he developed a highly personal style centered on compositions of stone-like forms that resemble human and animal figures, blending nature with mythology and memory.
Pitxot was a close friend and collaborator of Salvador Dalí. Their artistic connection led to Pitxot playing a key role in the creation of the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, where he later served as the museum's lifelong director. After Dalí’s death...
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$2,366 Sale Price
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Sitges oil on canvas painting Spain mediterranean village european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Paseo de Sitges
Artist: Jordi Curós Ventura (1930–2017)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 23.6 x 28.7 in
Signature: Signed in the lower righ...
Category
1980s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mediterranean Children oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Mediterranean Children
Artist: J. Palmero
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 24 inches
Support: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Period: Contemporary
Signature: Located at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$520 Sale Price
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Pensive Woman oil on canvas painting european art
By Frederic Lloveras Herrera
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Pensive Woman
Artist: Frederic Lloveras Herrera (1912–1983)
Year: 1980
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.6 in (73 x 60 cm)
Support: Canvas, unframed
Signature: Si...
Category
1980s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$946 Sale Price
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Resting Boats oil on canvas painting spanish mediterranean seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Resting Boats
Artist: Enric Beltrán Messa (1940–2006)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 15 x 18.1 in
Support: Canvas, unframed
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner
P...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pensive Woman oil on canvas painting european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Pensive Woman
Artist: Vicente Oliver (1896–1970)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18.1 x 15.0 in (46 x 38 cm)
Support: Unframed canvas
Date: Mid-20th century
Signatu...
Category
1930s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$888 Sale Price
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Cape Maneuver bullfighter oil painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Cape Maneuver
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 – 1986)
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 19.7 x 23.6 in (50 x 60 cm)
Date: Circa 1980s
Signature: Signed "Tuser" in the lower left corner
Condition: Excellent; thick, vibrant brushwork and vivid colors well preserved.
📝 Description
This painting captures a dramatic moment in the bullfight — the classic verónica — as the matador gracefully halts the bull’s charge with a sweeping motion of the cape. The vivid contrast of magentas, blues, and golds intensifies the theatrical tension between man and beast. The composition is dynamic yet controlled, emphasizing the poise of the torero against the raw force of the bull.
The expressive brushstrokes and thick impasto enhance the sense of movement, while the abstracted background ensures focus remains on the central figures. The piece is a striking blend of figuration and emotional energy, characteristic of Tuser’s taurine works.
👤 About the Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez
José María Tuser Vázquez was a Spanish painter born in Barcelona in 1919. He studied at the Barcelona School of Arts and Crafts and began exhibiting in the 1940s. By 1947, he had fully devoted his career to bullfighting scenes, developing a distinctive figurative expressionist style with impressionist influences.
He collaborated with the magazine El Ruedo, creating numerous illustrations and covers, and designed collectible postcards for Editorial Artigas. His work became well-known in Spanish artistic circles and is now part of both private and institutional collections, including the Club Taurino of London.
His paintings have been auctioned internationally, reaching up to $3,000 depending on size and subject. His legacy is that of a painter who masterfully captured the emotion, tradition, and drama of the Spanish corrida.
🎨 Similar Artists
José María Tuser Vázquez’s work shares thematic and stylistic elements with:
Roberto Domingo – A pioneer of bullfighting art...
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$946 Sale Price
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Barcelona and Its People oil painting Spain
By Josep Martinez Lozano
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Barcelona and Its People
Artist: Josep Maria Martínez Lozano (1923–2006)
Year: 1979
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 29.13 x 21.65 in
Condition: Unfr...
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$947 Sale Price
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Harvesters oil on canvas painting Spain european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Harvesters
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 48 inches (61 x 122 cm)
Framed dimensions: 30.7 x 54.7 inches (78 x 139 cm)
Signatur...
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,023 Sale Price
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Barcelona and Its People oil on canvas painting Spain spanish urbanscape
By Juan Roig y Soler
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Barcelona and Its People
Artist: Joan Roig Soler (Barcelona, 1852 – 1909)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 13.8 in (50 x 35 cm)
Support: Relined canvas
Framing: U...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cadaques oil painting Spain spanish mediterranean european landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
Title: Cadaqués
Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015)
Technique: Oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 13 x 16 inches (33 x 41 cm)
Year: Un...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Torero and Bull bullfighter bullfighting oil painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Torero and Bull
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 18.9 x 15 inches
Framing: Unframed
Art Movement: Costumbrismo, Figurative Expressionism
Theme: Bullfighting
Date of Creation: Second half of the 20th century
DESCRIPTION
The painting Torero and Bull depicts a classic bullfighting scene, where a matador, elegantly dressed in a golden and violet traje de luces, performs a pass with the cape while the bull, wounded with banderillas, bows toward the ground. The composition conveys dynamism and tension, emphasizing the drama of the moment with loose and expressive brushstrokes.
The background is rendered in warm, diffused tones, contrasting with the deep black of the bull and the vivid hues of the cape. The thick brushwork and vibrant oil application enhance the sense of movement and emotion in the scene, a distinctive feature of Tuser Vázquez’s bullfighting paintings.
ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY
José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specializing in bullfighting themes. He trained at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong foundation in drawing and painting. From 1947 onwards, he dedicated his artistic production to tauromaquia, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that captured the intensity of the bullfighting spectacle.
He was a regular contributor to the magazine El Ruedo and designed a series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for Editorial Artigas in the 1940s. His work has been auctioned numerous times and is highly valued by collectors of bullfighting art...
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
Family Scene with Guitarist oil on canvas painting picasso Paris school
By Pedro Creixams
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Family Scene with Guitarist
Artist: Pedro Creixams (Barcelona, 1893 - 1965)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 inches (unframed)
Signature: Signed lower right "C...
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vilanoveta Sitges Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Carrer de la Vilanoveta
Artist: Rafael Monzó (Sitges, 1952)
Year: 1979
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18.1 x 15 inches (21.7 x 18.5 inches framed)
Signature: Lower lef...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$769 Sale Price
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Nude Woman Resting with Flowers oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artwork Details:
- Title: Nude Woman Resting with Flowers
- Artist: Josep Munné Graupera (Barcelona, 1933-2016)
- Year: 1978
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 31.9 inches (65 x 81 cm)
- Signed: Yes, "J. Munné Jordi 78" in the lower right corner
- Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age
- Framed: No
- Art Movement: Catalan Costumbrist Realism
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**Description:**
This painting delicately and sensitively portrays a female figure in a relaxed pose, resting on a bed draped...
Category
1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$887 Sale Price
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Spanish day market oil on canvas painting
By Sebastia Congost i Pla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**Artwork Technical Sheet and Description**
**Artist:** Sebastià Congost i Pla (Olot, 1919 – Olot, 2009)
**Title:** Market Scene
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 25.6...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$887 Sale Price
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oil on board painting Bullfighting Scene
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986)
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 18.1 x 15 inches
Signed: Yes, lower right corner "Tuser"
Framed: ...
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$710 Sale Price
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Robledo Spain oil painting spanish landscape european art
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**TECHNICAL SHEET**
- **Author:** Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015)
- **Title:** Robledo
- **Technique:** Oil on canvas mounted on board
- **Dimensions:** 13 x 16 in
- **Framed:** No
-...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$402 Sale Price
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Landscape with Figures oil on board painting Spain european art
By Sebastia Congost i Pla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Landscape with Figures
Artist: Sebastià Congost i Pla (1919-2009)
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (without frame) / 17.7 x 20.9 in (with frame)
Signature: Signe...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fruit Market in Haiti oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Fruit Market in Haiti
Artist: JM Gary Delly
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (unframed): 9.8 x 7.9 in
Dimensions (framed): 15 x 13 in
Period: Approx. 1990-1999
Origin: Haiti
Condition: Good, with frame included
Description of the Artwork
This painting captures a lively Haitian market scene, embodying the essence of Haitian primitivist art with its vibrant colors and thick impasto brushstrokes. The scene depicts a bustling marketplace where vendors and buyers interact, surrounded by piles of tropical fruits arranged in baskets. The figures are dressed in bright, contrasting tones, enhancing the painting’s dynamic and energetic atmosphere.
The artist’s expressive, thick strokes and saturated colors create a sense of movement and liveliness. The composition is carefully balanced, with figures arranged in different planes, providing depth and perspective in an intuitive manner. The lush vegetation in the background and the bright blue sky add further context to the scene, situating it in the Caribbean setting.
Haitian art, influenced by its African and Caribbean heritage, is known for its naïve style and depictions of everyday life. JM Gary Delly follows this tradition, celebrating the vibrancy of Haitian culture in his work.
Comparable Artists
This artwork shares stylistic similarities with renowned Haitian artists, including:
Wilson Bigaud (1931-2010): A master of Haitian art, famous for his detailed depictions of everyday life and folklore.
André Normil (1934-2015): Known for his naïve style and colorful representations of Haitian life.
Laurent Casimir...
Category
1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches
Period: 20th century
Art Movement: Figurative Expression...
Category
1950s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in (65 x 54 cm) Frameless
Period: Second half of the 20th century
Art Movement: Figurative Expressionism with Impressionist influences
Condition: Good, with visible signs of aging on the surface
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
This painting captures a crucial moment in a bullfight, where the matador, dressed in a dazzling traje de luces (suit of lights), elegantly holds the red cape (muleta) while facing a wounded bull. The scene conveys tension and drama through energetic and loose brushwork, with strong contrasts of light and color that enhance its expressiveness.
The abstract background, built with gestural brushstrokes in warm, earthy tones, reinforces the dynamism and immediacy of the moment. The thick texture of the paint and the vibrant colors in the matador's attire and cape are characteristic of Figurative Expressionism, giving the work a strong emotional impact.
Tuser masterfully captures the essence of movement and the intensity of the bullfight through a painterly approach reminiscent of Impressionism, but with a greater emphasis on gesture and expressive color, making his work stand out for its raw energy and dramatic depth.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specialized in bullfighting themes, gaining recognition in the 20th-century art scene for his expressive depictions of the corrida (bullfight). He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong mastery of color and composition.
From 1947 onwards, his work focused almost entirely on bullfighting, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that capture the emotion and spectacle of the arena. He was a frequent collaborator with El Ruedo magazine, where his illustrations and covers solidified his reputation. Additionally, in the 1940s, he designed series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for the Artigas Publishing House.
His work has been auctioned in several art houses and is highly valued among collectors of bullfighting paintings. His influence and legacy in tauromaquia (bullfighting art...
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$710 Sale Price
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The Billiard Player oil on canvas painting
By Fernando Botero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: The Billiard Player
Artist: Anonymous
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 in
Period: c. 2000
Condition: Good
Art Movement: Contemporary Figurativism, Neofiguratio...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Catalan Landscape with Masia oil on board painting spain spanish eupean art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Antoni Llobet Aracil (Barcelona, 1910 - 1983)
Title: Catalan Landscape with Masia
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in
Support: Board
Framing: Unframed
Period: 19...
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Landscape with Hut oil on canvas painting mediterranen spain spanish
By Ramón de Capmany i de Montaner
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Landscape with Hut
Artist: Ramón de Capmany i de Montaner (1899-1992)
Art Movement: Catalan Post-Impressionism
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 x 18 inches
Framed: No
P...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bell Tower of a Spanish Village oil on canvas painting urbanscape Spain
By Joan Asensio Marine
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bell Tower of a Spanish Village
Artist: Joaquín Asensio Mariné (1890-1961)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in (65 x 54 cm)
Framed: No
Period: First half of th...
Category
1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young musicians oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Musicians
Artist: Bernat Sanjuán i Tarré (Barcelona, 1915 – Deià, Mallorca, 1979)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36.2 x 25.6 in
Support: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Period:...
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Las Ramblas Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting spanish urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Rambla de Barcelona
Artist: Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2017)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.6 in (73 x 60 cm)
Support: Canvas...
Category
1980s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Immaculate Conception oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Immaculate Conception
Author: Anonymous
Period: 20th Century
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in
Signature: "Karmel" (lower right)
Condition: Good
Descr...
Category
1980s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pyrenean Village Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Pyrenean Village
Artist: Manuel Zamora Muñoz (1928-2006)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 39.4 in
Support: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed in the lower r...
Category
1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,065 Sale Price
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Land of Don Quixote Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Land of Don Quixote
Artist: Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 36.2 in (unframed)
Condition: Excellent preservation, unframed
Descriptio...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,431 Sale Price
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Bullfighting Scene oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16.1 x 13 inches (unframed)
Date: c. 1950-1960
Condition: Good
Provenance:...
Category
1960s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mediterranean Flowers oil on canvas painting still life
By Josep Miquel Serrano
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: "Mediterranean Flowers"
Artist: Josep Miquel Serrano i Serra (Barcelona, 1912 – Sitges, 1982)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36.2 x 24 in (92 x 61 cm)
Date: Circa 1970s
...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$544 Sale Price
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The Woman Who Smiles Without Reason oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Nerea Caos
Title: The Woman Who Smiles Without Reason
Year: 2025
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 15.7 in (50 x 40 cm)
Framing: Unframed
Style: Abstract Expression...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman and Cat in the Sun oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Josep Maria Rosselló i Virgili
Title: Woman and Cat in the Sun
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (without frame) 16 x 19.3 in (with frame)
Date: 1980s
Conditio...
Category
1990s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$946 Sale Price
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Hunting Still Life oil on canvas painting
By Josep Serrasanta
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Hunting Still Life
Artist: Josep Serrasanta (1916-1998)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.37 x 31.89 in
Date: 1949
Artistic Movement: Romantic Realism wit...
Category
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,420 Sale Price
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Cadaques Spain oil painting spanish mediterranean landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
**Title:** Cadaqués
**Artist:** Rafael Durán Benet
**Technique:** Oil on canvas board
**Dimensions:** 13 x 16.1 inches
**Support:** Canvas board
**Fram...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$568 Sale Price
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Street of the Old Quarter British School signed Cade oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
**Title:** "Street of the Old Quarter"
**Author:** British School, 19th Century
**Date:** 1892
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 14.17 x 10.63 inc...
Category
1890s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Notre-Dame Paris France oil on board painting french urbanscape
By Pascual Bueno Ferrer
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Pascual Bueno Ferrer
Title: Notre-Dame, Paris, France
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 14.2 x 18.5 in (without frame), 21.7 x 26 in (with frame)
Support: Board
Signature: ...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,065 Sale Price
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Light Through Pergolas mediterranean landscape oil painting
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Light Through Pergolas
Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015)
Technique: Oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (painting) / 15 x 18 in (with frame)
Year of Creation: ...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$568 Sale Price
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Bullfighting Scene Gouache on paper
By Roberto Domingo Fallola
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: Roberto Domingo
Technique: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 7 x 10 in (14 x 17.3 in with frame)
Period: 1930s
Style: Spanish Impressionism with Post-Impressionist influence
Condition: Framed in a classic wooden frame
Theme: Bullfighting scene
Description of the Artwork
"Bullfighting Scene" by Roberto Domingo is a vibrant and dynamic depiction of a typical moment in a bullring. The composition captures the drama and intensity of the moment, with a mounted picador on a striking white horse as the centerpiece, flanked by a matador and assistants preparing for the spectacle. The artwork radiates energy through swift and loose brushstrokes, imbuing the scene with movement and vitality.
Domingo’s style emphasizes visual synthesis, focusing on color and form rather than meticulous detail to convey the atmosphere of the bullfighting arena. Warm tones dominate, with vibrant yellows and reds contrasting against the grays and whites of the horse and costumes, creating a captivating chromatic interplay.
The classic frame adds sobriety and balance to the piece, further highlighting the expressive power of the gouache.
Biography of the Artist
Roberto Domingo Fallola (1883-1956), born in Paris, was a renowned painter and illustrator of Spanish descent. The son of the celebrated bullfighting painter Vicente Domingo, he inherited a passion for bullfights and became one of the leading exponents of bullfighting art...
Category
1930s Impressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Gouache
Shepherd in the Pyrenees Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape Europe
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees
Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences
Dimensions:
Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in
Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta".
Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back).
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes.
The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere.
In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Spring Garden oil painting european landscape Spain France
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: "Spring Garden"
Artist: Attributed to Rafael Durán Benet
Technique: Oil on canvas board
Dimensions (unframed): 13 x 16 inches
Dimensions (framed): 14.6 x 17.7 inches
Date of c...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$568 Sale Price
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Costa Brava oil painting spanish seascape mediterranean european art
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Costa Brava
Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015)
Technique: Oil on mounted panel
Style: Mediterranean Post-Impressionism
Dimensions (unframed): 13 x 16.1 inch...
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Paris France oil on canvas painting urbanscape european art
By Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Alineació, París
Artist: Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions without frame: 16.1 x 13 inches
Dimensions with frame: 22.8 x 19.7 inc...
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ropes Oil and assemblage on board contemporary art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Cuerdas
Artist: Paco Lagares
Technique: Oil and assemblage on board
Dimensions: 15 x 18 inches (unframed)
Period: 1970s (approx.)
Condition: Unframed
Provenance...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,301 Sale Price
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Woman Selling Fruit oil on canvas painting european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Woman Selling Fruit
Author: Rosendo González Carbonell
Technique and Support: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 in (unframed)
Period: 1970s
Style: Costumbrist realism with impressionist influences
Condition: Part of a private collection
Description of the Artwork
The painting portrays a woman holding a basket filled with fruit, notably apples and pears, focusing on warm and dark contrasts that add depth and realism to the composition. The artist creates an intimate atmosphere, skillfully manipulating light to highlight the woman's facial features and the textures of the fruit. The figure’s attire evokes a classical style, likely inspired by costumbrist themes.
Rosendo González Carbonell, renowned for his focus on traditional scenes and female figures, employs in this piece loose yet precise brushstrokes, creating dynamism that enhances the composition. The warm hues of the fruit and the serene expression of the woman reflect the artist’s intention to capture a moment of everyday life with sensitivity and expressiveness.
Author’s Biography
Rosendo González Carbonell (Barcelona, 1910 - 1984) was a Spanish painter recognized for his focus on female figures, portraits, and landscapes. He studied at the Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sabadell under the mentorship of Mayoral and Antoni Alsina i Amils and also attended the "Llotja" art academy in Barcelona. He was a disciple of Bonaventura Puig Perucho and maintained a close friendship with painter Alejandro Huerta Lucas.
He participated in the National Fine Arts Exhibitions held in Barcelona in 1942 and 1944. His work reflects the tradition of Catalan painters such as Joaquim Mir and Santiago Rusiñol, as well as influences from impressionist masters like Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro. González Carbonell often depicted small villages, rural churches, and tranquil landscapes, balancing meticulous detail with impressionist brushstrokes that bring his compositions to life.
Similar Artists
González Carbonell shares artistic sensitivities with other renowned painters who captured the essence of landscapes and human figures through light and color:
Joaquim Mir: Renowned for his luminous interpretations of the Catalan landscape.
Santiago Rusiñol: Famous for his delicate depictions of rural scenes and local architecture.
Josep Amat...
Category
1970s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,514 Sale Price
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Odalisque with Tray oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Odalisque with Tray
Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches
Frame: Unfr...
Category
1970s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,136 Sale Price
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Portrait of a Young Man with a Straw Hat oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Portrait of a Young Man with a Straw Hat
Artist: Josep Cusachs i Cusachs (1851-1908)
Year: 1884
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (unframed): 18.1 x 15 inches
Dimensions (fr...
Category
1880s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,917 Sale Price
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Catalan Plain Landscape oil on canvas painting Spain spanish european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: "Catalan Plain Landscape"
Author: J. Valle
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16.14 x 20.47 in
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$888 Sale Price
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Virgin Mary and Child Jesus oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Virgin Mary and Child Jesus
Artist: Francisco Ribera Gómez (1907-1990)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 inches (unframed)
Date of creation: 1942
Style: Classical Academicism with Renaissance influences
Description of the Artwork
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus in a tender and intimate moment. Warm colors, primarily reds, greens, and soft flesh tones, enhance the devotional nature of the scene. The use of golden halos, symbolizing sanctity, along with serene and realistic expressions, directly connects with the Renaissance pictorial tradition.
The style belongs to classical academicism, characterized by a balanced composition, meticulous drawing, and a masterful use of chiaroscuro to give volume and depth to the figures. The detailed rendering of the flesh tones and draperies amplifies the spirituality and solemnity of the piece, evoking the works of great masters such as Raphael and Murillo.
Artist's Biography
Francisco Ribera Gómez (1907-1990) was a prominent 20th-century Spanish painter known for his depictions of religious scenes, female portraits, and costumbrist works. Trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Ribera Gómez received numerous accolades and was regarded as one of the great exponents of Spanish academicism. His work combines a rigorous technical foundation with luminous sensitivity and an idealized sense of beauty.
Influences and Comparisons
Francisco Ribera Gómez's work can be compared to other academic and religious artists who share a similar aesthetic:
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo: In the emotional and approachable treatment of religious themes.
William-Adolphe Bouguereau: For the idealization of human figures and technical mastery.
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio): For harmonious composition and the depiction of the Virgin Mary.
Within the Spanish tradition, his style recalls Eduardo Rosales...
Category
1940s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,131 Sale Price
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Companion oil on canvas painting surrealist european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Companion (Compañera)
Artist: Félix Ferreras
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.6 inches
Framing: Unframed
Description
The artwork Companion (Compañera) by Félix Ferr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady oil on canvas painting european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Portrait of a Lady
Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches (unframed)
Condition: Good con...
Category
1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$946 Sale Price
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Costa Brava oil painting spanish seascape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the work: Costa Brava
Artist: Rafael Durán Benet
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 15 x 18 inches
Support: Board
Condition: Unframed
Period: 1990s
...
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
$710 Sale Price
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Fisherman Returning to Port Pastel on paper
By Domingo Alvarez Gomez
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Fisherman Returning to Port
Artist: Domingo Álvarez Gómez
Technique: Pastel on paper
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (unframed)
Year: c. 2000
Condition: Good conservation
Description:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel
$272 Sale Price
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Untitled abstract painting mixed media on canvas
By Deyan Valkov
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Untitled (2002)
Artist: Deyan Valkov
Date of Birth: 1974
Style: Abstract Material-Expressionism
Technique: Oil and mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches
Conditi...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
$1,005 Sale Price
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Untitled abstract painting mixed media on canvas
By Deyan Valkov
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Untitled
Artist: Deyan Valkov
Technique: Oil and mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 23.6 x 19.7 in
Condition: Unframed
Year: 2002
Style: Abstract Material
Description:Th...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
$887 Sale Price
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Untitled abstract painting mixed media on canvas
By Deyan Valkov
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Untitled
Artist: Deyan Valkov
Medium: Oil and mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 23.6 x 23.6 inches (60 x 60 cm)
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed on the lower right corner
Y...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
$769 Sale Price
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Mother and Child oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Author: Rosendo González Carbonell
Title: Mother and Child
Technique: Oil on canvas
Style: Figurative with elements of Romanticism and Reali...
Category
1960s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$650 Sale Price
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Untitled oil on canvas painting Abstract Expressionism
By Deyan Valkov
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Untitled
Artist: Deyan Valkov
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches
Year: 2002 (signed on the artwork)
Frame: Unframed
Style: Abstract Expressionism
Description of...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$887 Sale Price
62% Off