Enric Porta Mestre Art
1898-1993
Enric Porta Mestre was a Catalan painter dedicated mainly to children's painting and still life and the landscapes of his land in which his artist sensibility volcanoes. Sometimes, he used abundant fillings within a traditional framework. In 1922, Mestre exhibited in Barcelona and went to Paris to expand his studies, where he met Fauvista Miquel Villà. From then on, the Fauvista master spent the summers in the Pobla de Segur. Upon returning from France, he exhibited several rooms and individually at the Syra Galleries of Barcelona, then owned by Montserrat Isern. Mestre had been the object of art critics such as Sebastià Gasch, Masgrau, Tristan la Rosa, always favorable, praising the honesty of his painting, mastery of color and his personality. He was passionate about Courbet and Cézanne, who perhaps influenced his work. Mestre was undoubtedly a master of Catalan painting of the 20th century.
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Artist: Enric Porta Mestre
Shepherd in the Pyrenees Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape Europe
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Enric Porta Mestre Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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