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Pau Valls Cañellas
Seated Gypsy Girl oil on canvas painting european art

c.1960

$1,422.92
£1,069.39
€1,200
CA$1,992.73
A$2,185.42
CHF 1,131.89
MX$26,259.48
NOK 14,253.21
SEK 13,377.04
DKK 9,144.42

About the Item

Artist: Pau Valls Cañellas (Barcelona, 1935) Title: Seated Gypsy Girl Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 73 × 60 cm (28.7 × 23.6 in) Signature: Signed lower left: Pau Valls Period: Circa 1960–70s Framing: Unframed Condition: Good. The canvas is stable and well-stretched, with uniform oxidation on the reverse consistent with age. The pictorial surface retains strong chromatic intensity, with no apparent paint loss or overpainting. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK The painting depicts a young gypsy woman in a relaxed pose, seated on the ground with an absent, almost melancholic gaze. Her light green dress, speckled with white, falls naturally in broad folds that contrast with the blue vest. The artist renders the texture of the fabrics with loose, luminous brushstrokes, while the face and hands are modeled with precision, conveying intimacy and expressive strength. The composition evokes a sense of contained stillness and introspection, in line with postwar Catalan figurative painting, which sought to capture the quiet dignity of humble, everyday subjects. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Pau Valls Cañellas (Barcelona, 1935) first trained at the Valls Academy, directed by his father Nolasc Valls, and later continued his studies at the Massana School and the Higher School of Fine Arts of Sant Jordi. Throughout his career, he carried out significant mural painting projects in churches and convents across Catalonia, while also dedicating himself to easel painting. His first solo exhibition took place in 1977 at Galería Grifé & Escoda (Barcelona). In 1983 he exhibited at the Salon des Nations in Paris, and in 1984 he joined the Société Internationale d’Art Figuratif (SIAF), which enabled him to showcase his work in France, Germany, and the United States. In 1986 he exhibited in Tokyo and Osaka through the French Embassy. His career includes numerous exhibitions across Spain, and his works are held in private collections in Europe, America, and Japan. His figurative style is distinguished by its ability to convey atmosphere and psychological depth in his sitters, as well as by the detailed material treatment of fabrics and objects. COMPARABLE INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS For his intimate and psychological figurative approach, Pau Valls’s work can be compared to: Isidre Nonell (Spain): for his focus on gypsy and marginalized models, though Valls is more lyrical and less dramatic. Anders Zorn (Sweden): for the naturalism of his portraits and mastery of light on skin. Joaquín Sorolla (Spain): for the treatment of fabrics and freshness of brushstroke, though Valls employs more restrained color. Andrew Wyeth (USA): for chromatic sobriety and the introspective strength of his figures. José Royo (Spain) and Emili Grau Sala (Spain): for their sensitivity to the female portrait and Mediterranean color harmony.
  • Creator:
    Pau Valls Cañellas (1935, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    c.1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Sitges, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1155217084942

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