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Sebastia Congost i PlaSpanish day market oil on canvas paintingc.1970
c.1970
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**Artwork Technical Sheet and Description**
**Artist:** Sebastià Congost i Pla (Olot, 1919 – Olot, 2009)
**Title:** Market Scene
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 25.6 x 31.9 inches (unframed)
**Signed:** Yes, lower right ("S. Congost")
**Art Movement:** Post-Impressionism / Figurative Expressionism
**Condition:**
Very good. Canvas is intact and well-stretched, colors remain vivid and fresh, without visible damage, significant wear, or apparent restoration.
**Detailed Description:**
This oil painting by Sebastià Congost vividly depicts an everyday market scene, filled with lively interactions between numerous figures. The spontaneous, expressive brushwork characteristic of Congost's style creates a sense of dynamism and authenticity.
The color palette, predominantly warm ochres, browns, reds, and pastel blues, infuses the painting with freshness and brightness. Congost's approach clearly reflects post-impressionist influences, particularly evident in the simplified figures and expressive, loose brushstrokes reminiscent of several renowned European masters.
**Stylistically Similar International Artists:**
- **Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883–1955):** for his evocative yet simplified portrayal of urban settings.
- **L.S. Lowry (British, 1887–1976):** recognized for his simplified human figures and depictions of daily urban life.
- **Raoul Dufy (French, 1877–1953):** known for his dynamic compositions, vivid color schemes, and graceful, fluid brushstrokes.
- **Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880–1938):** sharing expressive emotional intensity, freedom of stroke, and vibrant dynamism.
- **Chaim Soutine (Belarusian/French, 1893–1943):** notable for his powerful expressive brushwork and emotional representation of figures.
These stylistic comparisons help position Congost’s work within a broader international context, emphasizing its expressive and post-impressionist characteristics.
**Brief Artist Biography:**
Sebastià Congost i Pla (1919–2009) was a prominent Catalan painter associated with the Escola d’Olot. Renowned for his depictions of rural landscapes, urban scenes, and religious themes, Congost developed a distinctive style defined by expressive, spontaneous brushstrokes, influenced by European Post-Impressionism and Figurative Expressionism. His energetic and vibrant technique established him as an essential figure within 20th-century Catalan painting.
This artwork is particularly appealing to collectors interested in expressive figurative painting with European post-impressionist roots, offering a vivid and authentic portrayal of everyday life.
- Creator:Sebastia Congost i Pla (1919 - 2009, Spanish)
- Creation Year:c.1970
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155215971322
Sebastia Congost i Pla
Sebastià Congost i PLA, also called Sebastià Congost (September 1919 in Olot - August 7, 2009) was a Catalan painter in the tradition of the Olot school. Sebastià Congost is the brother of the Catalan poet Josep Congost i PLA. Congost graduated from the "Escola Menor de Belles Arts" (school of Fine Arts and Arts and Arts) and the "Escola Superior de Paisatge" (art school for landscape painting) in Olot. How many your fellow artist Olotenser dedicated part of his religious art work. He was influential in Catalan painting in the first half of the 20th century with his work. His objects were mainly sea and mountain landscapes. He has artistically represented but also urban scenes (such as the weekly market in Olot). People and horses, whose art he especially loved to meet often in his compositions. The art expert Joan Sala i flat characterized from 2008 in the "Revista de Girona" Congost artistically as follows: the most important characteristic of Congost is his greatest career running only the absolutely necessary trains and as always the character of a fresh, spontaneous work spread. Its graphics offer a certain reminder of the great brushstrokes of van Gogh.
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