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Maria BlanchardLa Comida
$135,000
£102,462.98
€118,097.03
CA$189,192.23
A$211,154.83
CHF 111,091.54
MX$2,564,948.23
NOK 1,408,345.06
SEK 1,318,034.52
DKK 881,399.52
About the Item
"La Comida" is an abstract figurative Impressionist oil on canvas painting by María Blanchard. The artwork is 21 1/2 x 28 3/4 inches and is 24 3/4 x 32 1/4 x 2 inches with the frame, weighing less than 50 lbs.
Born in 1881, the same year as fellow Spaniard Pablo Picasso, Blanchard carved her distinct path within modernist art, blending Cubist influences with emotional depth. "La Comida" demonstrates Blanchard's evolution towards a more figurative style while retaining explicit Cubist references. This shift aligns her work with the Retour à l'ordre movement, a tendency many fellow artists embraced at the time. Thematically, “La Comida” recalls van Gogh's early works, particularly "The Potato Eaters" (1885), in both palette and subject matter. Like van Gogh, Blanchard draws attention to the simplicity of rural life, using muted tones of browns, reds, and ochres to convey the grounded, almost austere nature of the figures around the table.
Blanchard’s work after 1921 progressively bridged the gap between the rigid forms of early Cubism and a more emotive, personal representation of her subjects. Geometric rigors are present, but the scene's naturalistic light and volumetric composition echo Cézanne's influence. The sharp brushstrokes and angular figures evoke a sense of protection, reflecting Blanchard's intention to shield the inner spirit of her characters from the gaze of others. Yet, her sensitive portrayal invites viewers to connect emotionally with her work, engendering a sense of intimacy and quiet communion. Despite the somber palette, there is a subtle warmth, with the figures' inner spirit shielded from judgment, much like those in van Gogh's painting. Yet in synthesizing elements of Cubism, Blanchard added emotional complexity to the rural themes van Gogh explored, making her contribution distinct yet reflective of earlier artistic traditions.
Provenance:
Private Collection of the Artist's Niece
- Creator:Maria Blanchard (1881 - 1932, Spanish)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Palm Desert, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 468051stDibs: LU9315192772
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