Michael Grimsdale Art

A wonderful image of an English country cottage set in a meadow with cattle grazing. Franklin White (1892-1975) A cottage in the countryside Signed with initials and dated (19)32 Oi...

Title: Cape Maneuver Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 – 1986) Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board Dimensions: 19.7 x 23.6 in (50 x 60 cm) Date: Circa 1980s Signature: Signed "Tuser" in the lower left corner Condition: Excellent; thick, vibrant brushwork and vivid colors well preserved. 📝 Description This painting captures a dramatic moment in the bullfight — the classic verónica — as the matador gracefully halts the bull’s charge with a sweeping motion of the cape. The vivid contrast of magentas, blues, and golds intensifies the theatrical tension between man and beast. The composition is dynamic yet controlled, emphasizing the poise of the torero against the raw force of the bull. The expressive brushstrokes and thick impasto enhance the sense of movement, while the abstracted background ensures focus remains on the central figures. The piece is a striking blend of figuration and emotional energy, characteristic of Tuser’s taurine works. 👤 About the Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez José María Tuser Vázquez was a Spanish painter born in Barcelona in 1919. He studied at the Barcelona School of Arts and Crafts and began exhibiting in the 1940s. By 1947, he had fully devoted his career to bullfighting scenes, developing a distinctive figurative expressionist style with impressionist influences. He collaborated with the magazine El Ruedo, creating numerous illustrations and covers, and designed collectible postcards for Editorial Artigas. His work became well-known in Spanish artistic circles and is now part of both private and institutional collections, including the Club Taurino of London. His paintings have been auctioned internationally, reaching up to $3,000 depending on size and subject. His legacy is that of a painter who masterfully captured the emotion, tradition, and drama of the Spanish corrida. 🎨 Similar Artists José María Tuser Vázquez’s work shares thematic and stylistic elements with: Roberto Domingo – A pioneer of bullfighting art...

L.W.Fraser English, mid 20th century Terrier Dogs Original pastel drawing, signed on artist paper Glass covering Framed: 16 x 11 inches Provenance: private collection, England Cond...

Portrait of a Pomeranian Dog English artist, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 14.5 x 12.5 inches Canvas: 10 x 8 inches Provenance: Private collection, Surrey, England ...

Félix-Hippolyte LANOÜE (Versailles, 1812 – Versailles, 1872) Italian Landscape with Bathers Oil on canvas, in its original frame D. 41 cm Signed lower right Circa 1840 Trained by Je...

Large British Antique Oil Painting of Two Horses by Walker English, Late 19th Century Canvas: Height 54cm, width 87cm Frame: Height 71cm, width 107cm, depth 8cm This tranquil scene ...

Charming 19th C. barnyard interior scene with your typical barn animals including horses, a goat, and a few hens. Signed lower right with monogram and dat...

Bernard Ward Turner (British, 20th Century) Two Borzois by a lake in a landscape, with a country house beyond signed ‘B. Ward Turner/ BRSA.’ (lower right) oil on canvasboard 20 x 24 ...

In my artwork, I strove to capture the profound connection between beings, a moment of tenderness transcending words. This piece embodies the timeless dance of companionship and empa...

The Winding River by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British, 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 25.5 x 35.5 inches Canvas: 20 x 30 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Con...

French school circa 1870 Holy Family under an oak, after Raphaël, on gold background Oil on canvas H. 92 cm; W. 60 cm This aesthetic curiosity takes up the very famous composition b...

Farmyard Friends Continental School, second half 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 20 x 24 inches Provenance: Private collection, Dorset, England Condition: very good cond...