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Jesus VillarPeasant Family oil on canvas painting Andalucia Spainc.1980
c.1980
About the Item
Title: Peasant Family
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 120 x 90 cm (47.2 x 35.4 in)
Support: Canvas on wooden stretcher
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner: Jesús Villar
Period: Circa 1980–1990
Provenance: Private collection
Condition: Good
Description of the Work
This striking group composition depicts a barefoot family of peasants posing naturally before the viewer. At the center, a smiling girl holds a clay jug, while a good-natured dog welcomes her affectionate touch. Surrounding them are men and women of different ages — some holding young children — forming a scene filled with humanity, dignity, and a deep sense of rootedness. In the background, a calm-looking mule becomes part of the group, further emphasizing the rural setting.
The palette is dominated by ochres, earth tones, and pinks, with bold, vibrant brushstrokes that bring texture and emotion to the surface. The faces, marked by expressive features and slightly stylized proportions, are a distinctive hallmark of the artist. The composition offers an idealized and tender vision of peasant life, without falling into condescension or empty nostalgia.
Brief Biography of the Artist
Jesús Villar (Segura de la Sierra, Jaén, 1930 – 2015) was a Spanish painter known for his expressive realist style focused on the universal figure of the peasant. Throughout his life, he lived and worked in various regions of Spain (Andalusia, Castile, La Mancha, Santander, Vizcaya), as well as in countries like Italy, Switzerland, and Venezuela. His work, imbued with deep symbolic and human content, has been exhibited in cities such as Madrid, Rome, New York, and Oslo.
Villar specialized in rural scenes, depictions of motherhood, and collective portraits, in which he combined a warm palette with deeply human faces. His painting celebrates simple life, family bonds, and the dignity of peasant labor.
- Creator:Jesus Villar (1930 - 2015, Spanish)
- Creation Year:c.1980
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155216380802
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