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Ivan Mazeppa, 19th Century - From The Poem By Lord Byron

Royal Navy Blue Squadron Off A Mediterranean Port, early 17th Century School Of Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen (1573-1633) Large 17th Century scene of the Royal Navy Blue Squadron o...

HMS Resolution In A Gale, 17th Century Huge 17th Century British Royal Navy Third rate Ship Of The Line HMS Resolution sailing through a gale, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and c...

Clipper Off The Coast, St Ives, 19th Century by Albert Julius Olsson RBA ROI RWA RBC RA, British (1864–1942) to $45,000 Large 19th Century view of a solitary clipper off the coast...

Te Kaha, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, early 20th Century by Ernest William BUCKMASTER (1897-1968) Large early 20th Century view of Te Kaha, New Zealand, oil on canvas by Ernest Buck...

This oil on canvas painting is an example of the artist's fascination with the moments just before something unexpected happens. The painting gives a scene often enacted in Northeast...

Enrico Vizzotto Alberti (Oderzo 1880 - Padua 1976) - The 7th regiment of Milan lancers. 25.5 x 35 cm without frame, 51.5 x 57 cm with frame. Ancient...

Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...

Title: "Spring Garden" Artist: Attributed to Rafael Durán Benet Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions (unframed): 13 x 16 inches Dimensions (framed): 14.6 x 17.7 inches Date of c...