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Rafael Duran Benet
Cadaques Spain oil painting seascape mediterranean art

c.1980

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Title: Cadaqués from the Olive Grove Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 – Barcelona, 2015) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 16,14 x 12,99 in Support: Canvas board Signed: Yes, lower right corner (“R. Duran”) Depicted location: Cadaqués, Girona Estimated period: 1960s–1970s Condition: Good Provenance: Private collection Framed: No DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK A representative example of Rafael Duran Benet’s luminous and vibrant style, this painting offers a panoramic view of Cadaqués from a wooded hillside, likely an olive grove. The village appears as a composition of white volumes with reddish roofs cascading toward the sea, dominated by the unmistakable silhouette of the Church of Santa Maria. The brushwork is loose, energetic, and rich in texture, with impasto techniques creating a lively, Mediterranean atmosphere. The painting stands out for its chromatic harmony, treatment of light, and the depth achieved through layers of vegetation, architecture, and sea. It is a clear example of Duran Benet’s sensitivity in capturing the essence of the Catalan coast. BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015) was a Catalan painter closely linked to the Mediterranean landscape, especially that of the Costa Brava. A nephew of the painter and critic Rafael Benet i Vancells, Duran Benet considered himself self-taught and developed a personal style akin to Post-Impressionism, influenced by Manolo Hugué and Joan Commeleran. In the 1950s, he settled in Cadaqués, where he befriended Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, and other notable artists. He held over thirty exhibitions, with notable shows at Sala Parés in Barcelona, in Madrid, and in his beloved Cadaqués. His work, recognizable for its luminosity, vibrant brushstroke, and vitalist approach to landscape, is part of both public and private collections, including the Museu de Terrassa.

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