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.
Enric Porta Mestre, 'Mediterranean Village Landscape', Oil on Canvas.
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Vibrant oil on canvas by Catalan painter Enric Porta Mestre (1898–1993), depicting a colorful view of his hometown, La Pobla de Segur, nestled in the Mediterranean landscape. This ri...
Oil
Shepherd in the Pyrenees, Oil on Canvas, Post-Impressionist, 1956
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Sitges, 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...
Canvas, Oil
Cherries by Enric Porta Mestre, Signed Oil
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
ENRIC PORTA MESTRE (1898-1993) "Cherries". Hand-signed. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 55,5 x 38 cm; 59 x 76 cm. (frame). Magnificent oil on canvas by the renowned Catalan artist Enric ...
Oil
$12,793
H 27 in W 36 in
Coucher de Soleil - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil by Emilio Grau Sala
By Emilio Grau Sala
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas by Spanish post impressionist painter Emilio Grau Sala. The work depicts beachgoers in Deauville, France taking the last of the sun as it disappears beyond the horizon. The pale yellow light reflects on the sea, illuminating the water. Two horse riders gallop across the sand. The piece is painted in beautiful shades. Signature: Signed lower right and further signed and titled verso Dimensions: Framed: 27"x36" Unframed: 20"x29" Provenance: Private Collection - France Emilio Grau Sala studied at the fine arts school in Barcelona, where he became friends with Antoni Clavé. While still very young he began exhibiting at the Humourists Exhibition. In Paris he exhibited at the major annual Salons. He also exhibited at many international group exhibitions and in 1937 received an important award at the Carnegie Foundation International Exhibition in Pittsburgh. He showed collections of his work in many solo exhibitions starting in Barcelona in 1929 and 1930. His first solo exhibition in Paris was in 1937 and he went on to exhibit in Madrid, London, Buenos Aires and New York. After three trips to Paris he finally settled there in 1936. In Paris he was influenced by the paintings of Marcel Gromaire and especially Julius Pascin. He created theatrical sets and costumes for several plays including The Woman of Easy Virtue ( La Demoiselle de Petite Vertu) by Marcel Achard. He also illustrated many literary works including Madame Bovary by Flaubert, Bel-Ami by Maupassant, Colette's series of four Claudine novels, Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time ( À la Recherche du Temps Perdu), and works by poets including Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal...
Oil, Canvas
Anticipation II
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
Basket Of Red Cherries Still-Life Oil Painting With Gilt Frame
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This still life painting depicts a woven basket brimming with ripe cherries, delicately arranged on a tabletop against a subdued background. The cherries are rendered with a sheen, t...
Canvas, Oil
Wine Bottles and Fruit on Table
By Zygmund Jankowski
Located in Gloucester, MA
Zygmund Jankowski (1925–2009) painted traditional subjects with exuberant irreverence for traditional rules of color, composition, and perspective. He disparaged imitation and deligh...
Canvas, Oil
$881Sale Price|28% Off
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in
Mid Century Barcelona Harbor Sailboats Mediterranean Impressionist Oil Painting
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mid Century Barcelona Harbor Sailboats Mediterranean Impressionist Oil Painting Artist: Rafael Durán Benet Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board Dimensions: 50 × 61 cm (19.7 × 24 in) Signature: Signed lower right Frame: Unframed Condition: Very good condition. Stable paint surface with visible original brushwork Origin: Spain Period: Mid-20th century Expressive Mediterranean harbor scene depicting sailboats moored in the port of Barcelona by Spanish painter Rafael Durán Benet. The composition captures the luminous waterfront architecture reflected across calm harbor waters, structured by vertical masts and rhythmic dock lines that organize the pictorial space with clarity and balance. Loose impressionist brushwork and a refined palette of blues, violets and warm reflected tones create a vibrant atmospheric surface characteristic of mid-century Mediterranean coastal painting. Particularly notable is the treatment of reflections, executed through layered strokes that enhance depth and movement while reinforcing the decorative strength of the composition. Barcelona harbor scenes remain among the most desirable subjects within Spanish Mediterranean painting due to their architectural identity and strong interior presence. This work belongs to the Catalan Mediterranean luminist tradition associated with Joaquim Mir and Eliseu Meifrèn. Its reflective harbor treatment also connects with the broader European marine painting lineage of Paul Signac and Henri Le Sidaner. Rafael Durán Benet (Barcelona, 1931–2015) was a Spanish painter recognized for Mediterranean harbor scenes, coastal landscapes and urban views of Barcelona. Working within the Catalan postwar impressionist tradition, he developed a luminous pictorial language centered on reflections, atmosphere and architectural shoreline compositions. His paintings of the Barcelona waterfront remain among the most characteristic subjects of his production and are held today in private collections across Spain and Europe. Barcelona harbor painting Mediterranean harbor scene Spanish coastal painting mid century Mediterranean art European harbor painting...
Oil
$4,763
H 25 in W 22 in
Signed Post-Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 25 x 22 in, Framed
Located in St. Albans, GB
Eugène BEGARAT Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Picture Size 18 x 15", 46 x 38 cm Frame Size 25 x 22", 64 x 56 cm Bergerat was born in 1943 in Nice. In 1960, he started to st...
Oil, Canvas
$2,000
H 16.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
"Parisian Street Scene Arc de Triomphe" Post-Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the Arc de Triomphe busy street scene from the 20th Century with much life. The artist...
Canvas, Oil
$5,000
H 30 in W 34 in D 3 in
"Carriages at Grands Boulevards" Post-Impressionist Parisian City Street Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...
Canvas, Oil
$75,325
H 35.5 in W 51 in
A Hayfield at Sunset - Divisionist Impressionist Landscape Oil - Gustave De Smet
By Gustave De Smet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed divisionist oil on canvas landscape by Belgian painter Gustave De Smet. The stunning piece depicts a recently harvested field with a line of large haystacks running along the ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,500
H 25 in W 29 in D 1.5 in
"Riverside Park" Post War Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting with Figures
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a view of a riverside wooded park in a beautiful sunny day at the early fall season. A figure seated on a blue bench with a bridge behind, a couple...
Canvas, Oil
$1,820Sale Price|35% Off
H 8.13 in W 11.13 in
Marine Painting "Trois Pêcheurs" Louis Pastour (France, 1876-1948)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Trois Pêcheurs" Louis Pastour (France, 1876-1948) Oil on board Signed l.l. 7 7/8 x 4 7/8 (8 1/8 x 11 1/8 frame) inches Louis Pastour was called the “The Painter of the Sun” (Le Pe...
Oil, Board
$1,400
H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 1.19 in
Scintillating Light: View from the Hills to the City, a winding path, Madrid
Located in Norwich, GB
A perfectly Impressionistic work with beautifully loose, almost pointillist brushstrokes, focussing on the scintillating light and the remote hilltop atmosphere. Artist Frans Hog...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Dancer resting original oil on canvas painting
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Unframed Enric Porta Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898 - ibid. April 3, 1993) 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, I used abundant fillings within a traditional framework. In 1922 he 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. He has 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 painting...
Canvas, Oil