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Vicente Oliver
Pensive Woman oil on canvas painting european art

c.1930

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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.
  • Creator:
    Vicente Oliver (1896 - 1970, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    c.1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1155216045512

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