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Josep Miquel Serrano Art

Spanish, 1912-1982
Josep Miquel Serrano, of a Santander family, was born in Barcelona in 1912 and died in Sitges in 1982. Serrano has been the painter of flowers and still lifes, but his quality as a draftsman was evident on multiple occasions when he dedicated himself especially to painting nudes Of both sexes, alone or as a couple. The elegance of serrano exempted them from vulgarity, to transform them into beings of exquisite beauty. Quick and colorful brushstroke, sense of space and form were his constants. His career began in 1936 collaborating in exhibitions in Paris where he frequented Pruna, Grau Sala. His friendship with Jean Cocteau allowed him to exhibit at the "galeries quatre chemins. Later, he would expand his presence in important Europeans. On his return to Spain, he participated in the" hall of the eleven ".
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Artist: Josep Miquel Serrano
Mediterranean Flowers Oil on Canvas, Post-Impressionist, Circa 1970s
Mediterranean Flowers Oil on Canvas, Post-Impressionist, Circa 1970s

Mediterranean Flowers Oil on Canvas, Post-Impressionist, Circa 1970s

By Josep Miquel Serrano

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: "Mediterranean Flowers" Artist: Josep Miquel Serrano i Serra (Barcelona, 1912 – Sitges, 1982) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 36.2 x 24 in (92 x 61 cm) Date: Circa 1970s ...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Josep Miquel Serrano Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mediterranean Sunflower Bouquet Still Life Expressionist Oil Painting
Mediterranean Sunflower Bouquet Still Life Expressionist Oil Painting

Mediterranean Sunflower Bouquet Still Life Expressionist Oil Painting

By Josep Miquel Serrano

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Mediterranean Sunflower Bouquet Still Life Expressionist Oil Painting Artist: Josep Miquel Serrano (Barcelona, 1912 – Sitges, 1982) Title: Sunflower Bouquet Date: Circa 1965 Medium:...

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1960s Impressionist Josep Miquel Serrano Art

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Mediterranean Sunflower Portrait in White Robe Spanish Expressionist Oil canvas
Mediterranean Sunflower Portrait in White Robe Spanish Expressionist Oil canvas

Mediterranean Sunflower Portrait in White Robe Spanish Expressionist Oil canvas

By Josep Miquel Serrano

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Mediterranean Sunflower Portrait in White Robe – Spanish Expressionist Oil Artist: Josep Miquel Serrano (Barcelona, 1912 – Sitges, 1982) Title: Self Portrait with Sunflowers Date: 1976 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 92 × 73 cm (36.22 × 28.74 in) Signature: Signed and dated lower left Framing: Unframed Condition: Good vintage condition with stable pictorial surface and expressive original brushwork visible throughout. A striking and highly decorative self-portrait by Spanish painter Josep Miquel Serrano, executed in 1976 with remarkable chromatic intensity and psychological presence. The composition depicts the artist dressed in a luminous white robe before an explosive background of oversized sunflowers, creating a powerful contrast between serenity and raw Mediterranean energy. The painting immediately captures attention through its vibrant palette of golden yellows, olive greens and earthy browns, while the loose, gestural brushwork gives the work an almost Fauvist vitality. The monumental floral background transforms the portrait into something far beyond a conventional likeness: a symbolic and theatrical composition filled with warmth, identity and painterly confidence. Serrano’s handling of light and texture evokes the spirit of post-impressionist and expressionist European portraiture. The face is treated with sensitivity and restraint, while the surrounding flowers erupt with movement and atmosphere, creating a visual tension highly sought after in contemporary interiors and curated collections. This work possesses the rare combination of strong decorative impact and authentic artistic character, making it particularly suitable for collectors seeking sophisticated Mediterranean modernism with emotional presence and rich color harmony. Artist Biography Josep Miquel Serrano was a Spanish painter born in Barcelona in 1912 and active within the Catalan artistic scene throughout the mid-20th century. Closely connected to the artistic circles of Paris and Barcelona, Serrano exhibited internationally and maintained relationships with important cultural figures including Jean Cocteau. His work was shown in notable European exhibitions and he later participated in the legendary “Salón de los Once” in Spain. Although celebrated for floral compositions and still lifes, Serrano also developed an important body of figurative and portrait painting distinguished by elegant draftsmanship, rapid expressive brushwork and refined color sensitivity. His works reflect a distinctly Mediterranean spirit infused with French modernist influence. Artistic Context / inspiración pictórica This portrait recalls the emotional color intensity of Van Gogh’s floral universe combined with the expressive freedom of postwar European figurative painting. The vibrant brushwork and luminous palette evoke echoes of artists such as Oskar Kokoschka, Chaïm Soutine and certain late Mediterranean portraits of Matisse, while maintaining a distinctly Spanish sensibility rooted in Catalan modern painting. Spanish modern painting, Mediterranean portrait, sunflower painting, expressionist portrait, Catalan painter, post impressionist oil painting, floral portrait, large figurative oil, European modernism, decorative art, yellow flower painting...

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1970s Expressionist Josep Miquel Serrano Art

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