Josep Bau – Mountain Masia
Details
Signed lower Right “Bau”.
Sizes:
Frame: 59 × 67 cm | 23.2 × 26.4 in
Artwork: 39 × 46.5 cm | 15.4 × 18.3 in
This atmospheric oil on canvas features a traditional Catalan farmhouse (masia) nestled at the foot of expansive, blue-toned mountains. The artist utilizes a soft, painterly approach to capture the hazy light of a cloudy day, focusing on the harmony between the rustic stone architecture and the surrounding wild greenery and wildflowers in the foreground.
The work is identified by a nameplate on the frame as Josep Bau. The technique is characterized by layered, textural brushstrokes that provide a sense of depth to the mountainous landscape. Housed in an ornate, high-relief gilded frame with a linen inlay, the painting is in excellent condition, representing a classic example of 20th-century regional landscape art.
Provenance
Private Collection, Barcelona.
Condition
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
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