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Rafael Duran Benet
Spanish Village with Church oil painting european art

c.1980

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Title: Spanish Village with Church Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 33 x 41 cm (approx. 13 x 16.1 in) Signature: Signed in the lower right corner: "R. Duran" Support: Goya brand canvas board (Barcelona) Condition: Good Provenance: Private collection ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION The painting Spanish Village with Church depicts a rural setting with leafless trees in the foreground and a church with a Gothic silhouette in the background, possibly located in a Catalan village. Using a sober and harmonious palette, Rafael Duran Benet structures the scene in various planes of depth, employing a loose and expressive brushstroke that suggests more than it defines. The use of color conveys a serene and fresh atmosphere, situated between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The composition is marked by stability and restraint, two recurring qualities in the artist’s style. The result is a contained, lyrical, and direct painting, where light and compositional structure play an essential role. The scene, though seemingly simple, reflects remarkable technical skill and a keen sensitivity to landscape. RAFAEL DURAN BENET (1931–2015) Catalan painter trained at the Escola de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi. Throughout his career, he primarily focused on landscapes, although he also explored figurative subjects. His painting is characterized by a free brushstroke, clear spatial organization, and refined use of color. He participated in national and international exhibitions, and his work is part of both private and public collections. Duran Benet captured the spirit of the Mediterranean landscape with a sensitive and modern vision. RELATED ARTISTS Joaquim Mir Rafael Durancamps Josep Puigdengolas Barella Modest Urgell

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