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Vicente OliverPensive Woman oil on canvas painting european artc.1930
c.1930
About the Item
Title: Pensive Woman
Artist: Vicente Oliver (1896–1970)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18.1 x 15.0 in (46 x 38 cm)
Support: Unframed canvas
Date: Mid-20th century
Signature: Signed lower right: v. oliver
🧑🎨 Work Description
Pensive Woman is an intimate and delicately executed portrait of a woman lost in thought. Her introspective gesture, with one hand resting lightly on her cheek, conveys both serenity and emotional depth. The harmony between the vibrant green dress and the soft pink drapery enhances the silent elegance of the composition. Soft side lighting adds volume to her face and hands, both painted with remarkable technical finesse. The painting stands out for its quiet composition and psychological richness.
📚 Artist Biography: Vicente Oliver (1896–1970)
Vicente Oliver, also known as Vicenç Oliver Arasanz, was a Catalan painter born in Barcelona in 1896 and passed away in 1970. He became known for his refined technique and poetic treatment of the human figure and landscape. Oliver also explored unique underwater scenes, capturing marine life with expressive color and detail. His work was featured in numerous exhibitions and auctions, earning recognition in the Catalan art scene of the 20th century.
🎨 Artistic Movement and Style
Oliver’s work belongs to the 20th-century Catalan figurative realism, with touches of post-impressionism and academic influence. His art strikes a balance between anatomical fidelity and emotional expression, employing a restrained but skillful use of color. His portraits often reflect a psychological insight into the subject’s character.
🧾 Comparable Artists
Joaquim Mir – for his color sensitivity within Catalan painting.
Isidre Nonell – for the introspective and expressive portrayal of women.
Julio Romero de Torres – for the evocative symbolism in portraiture.
Ángel Andrade – for his elegant and subdued realism.
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