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Juan Roig y SolerBarcelona and Its People oil on canvas painting Spain spanish urbanscapec.1900
c.1900
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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: Unframed
Art Movement: Catalan Impressionism
Condition: Good. The painting shows consistent superficial craquelure, typical of its age. It has undergone professional relining, ensuring the structural stability of the canvas. The color and texture of the paint layer remain vibrant and well preserved.
Provenance: Private collection
📝 Artwork Description
Barcelona and Its People captures a lively urban scene bathed in the luminous Mediterranean light, a hallmark of Joan Roig Soler’s impressionistic style. The artist portrays a bustling street filled with elegant figures strolling, mingling, and enjoying a bright, serene day. The thick, rapid brushstrokes, the interplay of light and shadow, and the vibrant palette are all defining traits of Catalan Impressionism.
A majestic baroque-style building occupies the left side of the composition, its elaborate façade contrasting with the sunlit architecture and azure sky in the background. Women in 19th-century attire add a nostalgic and picturesque charm to the scene. This work is a poetic tribute to Barcelona’s transformation during the late 19th century.
👤 About the Artist: Joan Roig Soler
Joan Roig Soler was a Catalan painter born in Barcelona in 1852. He studied at the renowned Llotja School of Fine Arts and was a disciple of Modest Urgell. A key figure in Catalan Impressionism, Roig Soler became known for his atmospheric urban views, coastal scenes, and landscapes, all distinguished by his masterful treatment of light and lively brushwork.
His work reflects a deep sensitivity to daily life and the Mediterranean ambiance, combining realism with impressionistic spontaneity. He regularly exhibited in Barcelona and Madrid, and his works are held in notable public and private collections. He passed away in 1909, leaving behind a legacy of luminous, evocative scenes.
🧑🎨 Comparable Artists
Ramón Martí Alsina – A realist pioneer and urban scene painter with an acute sense of atmosphere.
Santiago Rusiñol – Modernist and impressionist, known for his poetic urban and garden scenes.
Joaquim Mir – A leading Catalan post-impressionist famed for his use of color.
Modest Urgell – Roig Soler’s mentor, recognized for his melancholic landscapes.
Joaquín Sorolla – Internationally acclaimed Spanish impressionist, admired for his luminous depictions of daily life.
- Creator:Juan Roig y Soler (1852 - 1909)
- Creation Year:c.1900
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155216028852
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