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Rural Scene at Sunset oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
By Ramón de Capmany i de Montaner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Ramón de Capmany (1899-1992)
Title: "Rural Scene at Sunset"
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches
Framing: Unframed
Period: 1960s
Style: Costumbrismo with Impre...
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Port of Mahón Menorca Spain oil on canvas painting mediterranean seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Joan Vives Llull (Menorca, 1901–1982)
Proposed Title: Coastal View of Maó (Port of Mahón)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Support: Stretched canvas on wooden stretcher
Painting dimensi...
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Terrace on the Costa Brava Spain oil on canvas painting spanish urbanscape
By Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
TITLE: Terrace on the Costa Brava
Artist: Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell (Olot, Girona, 1932 – Girona, 2001)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 × 61 cm (19.7 × 24 in)
Framed dimens...
Category
1990s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young Peasants at Rest oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Young Peasants at Rest
Artist: Adrián de Unzueta (Mexico, 1865 – first half of the 20th century)
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 35 x 26 cm (13.8 x 10.2 in)
Framed dimens...
Category
1890s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Virgin Mary and Child Jesus oil on canvas painting
By Ramón Aguilar Moré
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Virgin Mary and Child Jesus
Artist: Ramón Aguilar Moré (Barcelona, 1924 – 2015)
Date: 1950
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 55 x 46 cm (21.7 x 18.1 in)
Signature: Sig...
Category
1950s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,513 Sale Price
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La Rambla Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Urban Scene on La Rambla
Artist: Pepe Antequera (José Antequera Álvarez, 1935–2023)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 46 x 55 cm (18.1 x 21.6 in)
Support: Canvas mounte...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Music School oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Music School
Artist: María Paulina Díez MacGrove (Colombia, 1974)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 46 x 33 cm (approx. 18.1 x 13 in)
Support: Unframed canvas
Date: 2009
Si...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish Gypsies oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Spanish Gypsies
Artist: José Lamuño García
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 73 cm (23.6 x 28.7 in)
Support: Unframed canvas on original stretcher
Signature: Signed lower...
Category
1950s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,530 Sale Price
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Sitges Spain oil on canvas painting mediterranean art spanish seascape
By Rafael Durancamps
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Sitges
Artist: Rafael Durancamps i Folguera (1891–1979)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 38 x 61 cm (14.96 x 24.01 in)
Support: Canvas stretched over wooden stretcher
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed lower left: Durancamps
Period: 1960s (estimated based on style, technique, and materials)
Work Description
The painting Sitges depicts an evocative scene of the iconic Catalan coastal town. At the center stands the unmistakable silhouette of the Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, surrounded by cascading white houses that descend toward the shore. A solitary fisherman in the foreground casts his rod from the sand, adding a human and melancholic dimension to the landscape.
The composition reflects Rafael Durancamps’s mastery in atmospheric construction: the balance between sky, architecture, and figure is achieved through loose yet controlled brushstrokes, and a sober palette dominated by earthy tones, ochres, blues, and greys. The scene conveys stillness, everyday life, and a sense of belonging to the landscape—recurring qualities in the artist’s work.
Artist Biography: Rafael Durancamps i Folguera (1891–1979)
Born in Sabadell, Rafael Durancamps was one of the leading Catalan figurative painters of the 20th century. Initially trained under Joan Vila Cinca and a friend of Joaquim Mir, he chose a personal path that distanced him from avant-garde movements. In 1926, he moved to Paris, where he founded La Fenêtre Ouverte gallery, bringing together artists such as Salvador Dalí, André Derain, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso.
After permanently returning to Barcelona in 1939, he exhibited regularly at Sala Parés and established a distinctive style rooted in lyrical light, intimate observation of everyday life, and a refined technique—particularly in still lifes, landscapes, and solitary figures.
His work is held in major collections, including the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), the Montserrat Museum, the Sabadell Art Museum, and the BBVA Collection.
Comparable Artists
Rafael Durancamps can be linked stylistically or spiritually to several major names in modern figurative art:
Joaquim Mir – for his lyrical treatment of the Catalan landscape and vibrant light
Santiago Rusiñol – for his poetic approach to architecture and the Mediterranean environment
Maurice Utrillo – in his sober and nostalgic depictions of towns and vernacular architecture
Edward Hopper – for the silent presence of solitary figures in open spaces
Darío de Regoyos...
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,783 Sale Price
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Ibiza Spain oil on canvas painting mediterranean european art
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Ibiza
Artist: Ignacio Gil Sala (Barcelona, 1913 – 2003)
Date: 1950s
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 54 x 73 cm (21.26 x 28.74 in)
Support: Unframed canvas
Signature: Sign...
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,826 Sale Price
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Street Musicians Oil on canvas board
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Street Musicians
Artist: Albert Roca i Cama (Palamós, 1945 – 2023)
Technique: Oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 71 x 51 cm (27.95 x 20.08 in)
Support: Canvas board
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as “214 Roca”
Approximate date: Late 20th – early 21st century
Condition: Very good
Framing: Unframed
Description of the work:
The painting depicts two street musicians in a profoundly expressive scene. In the foreground, a man rests his arm on an accordion, his gaze lost in thought and a contemplative expression on his face, while holding a straw or toothpick between his lips. Behind him, another figure plays a transverse flute with closed eyes, fully immersed in his music. The composition conveys serenity and weariness, presenting an intimate moment imbued with urban lyricism.
The brushwork is loose yet confident, reinforcing the emotional depth of the characters. The color palette blends warm tones with hints of grey and blue, emphasizing the introspective and street-like atmosphere. The overall impression is of a moment suspended in time, where music and life intertwine in the silent dignity of their expressions.
Artist biography:
Albert Roca i Cama was born in Palamós in 1945 and passed away in 2023. He was a Catalan painter associated with expressive realism, known for his energetic strokes and mastery of color. From an early age, he showed artistic inclination and worked in Barcelona alongside comic artist García...
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,148 Sale Price
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Sun and Fishing on the Costa Brava Spain oil on canvas mediterranean seascape
By Joaquin Terruella Matilla
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Sun and Fishing on the Costa Brava
Artist: Joaquín Terruella Matilla (Barcelona, 1891 – 1957)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 73 cm (23.6 x 28.7 in)
Support: Can...
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sitges beach Barcelona Spain mediterranean seascape oil on canvas painting
By Joan Abello Prat
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Playa de Sitges
Artist: Joan Abelló Prat (1922–2008)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 33 x 41 cm (12.99 x 16.14 in)
Framed dimensions: 37 x 45 cm (14.57 x 17.72 in)
Date: 200...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,255 Sale Price
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Street in Ibiza with Figures oil on canvas painting spanish mediterranean
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Street in Ibiza with Figures
Artist: Ignacio Gil Sala (Barcelona, 1913 – 2003)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 73 cm (23.6 x 28.7 in)
Support: Unframed canvas
P...
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Market of Olot Spain oil on canvas painting spanish urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Market of Olot, Spain
Artist: Manuel Zamora Muñoz (1928–2006)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 65 x 81 cm (25.6 x 31.9 in)
Framed dimensions: 90 x 106 cm (35.4 x 41.7 ...
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$956 Sale Price
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Aubade ama femme Acrylic on cardboard contemporary european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Aubade ama femme
Technique: Acrylic on cardboard
Dimensions: 80 x 120 cm (31.5 x 47.2 in)
Support: Rigid cardboard
Condition: Unsigned work
Framing: Unframed
Estimated period:...
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
$2,870 Sale Price
20% Off
Beach Day Costa Brava Spain mediterranean oil on board painting european art
By Josep Puigdengolas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Beach Day, Costa Brava, Spain
Artist: Josep Puigdengolas Barella (1906–1987)
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm (12.99 x 18.11 in)
Period: 1960s
Signature: Signe...
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Promenade in Sant Feliu de Guíxols Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Promenade in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Artist: Josep Amat Pagès (Barcelona, 1901 – 1991)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 65 cm (approximately 19.7 x 25.6 in)
Support...
Category
1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$18,914 Sale Price
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Park in a Catalan City oil painting spanish urbanscape
By Sebastia Congost i Pla
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Title: Park in a Catalan City
Artist: Sebastià Congost Pla (1919–2009)
Technique: Oil on canvas-mounted hardboard
Dimensions: 24 x 33 cm
Framed dimensions: 34 x 43 cm
Si...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$574 Sale Price
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Landscape with castle oil on canvas painting
By Rafael Griera Calderón
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 78x87 cm.
Rafael Griera Calderón was born incidentally in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1934. After residing in Olot from 1942 to 19...
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$657 Sale Price
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Untitled abstract pop art oil painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Untitled
Artist: Isabel Baquedano (1929–2018)
Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 44.9 x 44.9 in (114 x 114 cm)
Estimated date: 1970s–1980s
Signature: Not ...
Category
1970s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$26,309 Sale Price
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Maternity oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Maternity
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14.96 x 18.11 in
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed lower right: JVillar
Date: Circa 1980s
...
Category
1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,195 Sale Price
33% Off
Young Woman Fetching Water oil on canvas painting Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Young Woman Fetching Water
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 20.1 in
Estimated date: c. 2000
Signature: Signed lower left: "Villar...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,255 Sale Price
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Afternoon with Family oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Afternoon with Family
Artist: Josep Costa Vila
Date: 1985
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 36.2 inches (73 x 92 cm)
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed "Costa...
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,195 Sale Price
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Antoni Pitxot Battle of Constantine oil on board painting surrealist art
By Antoni Pitxot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Battle of Constantine
Artist: Antoni Pitxot i Soler (1934–2015)
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions (unframed): 9 x 12.6 in
Dimensions (framed): 17.3 x 20.9 in
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner
Period: Second half of the 20th century
Provenance: Galeria d’Art Àmbit, Barcelona
Description
Battle of Constantine is a symbolic and fragmented composition that showcases the dreamlike world so characteristic of Antoni Pitxot. Through an array of rock-like, anthropomorphic forms, the artist constructs a mythical and dramatic landscape that suggests an epic confrontation. The vivid pink sky and tactile textures reinforce the visual tension, evoking ruins, bodies, and reliefs that seem to emerge directly from the earth.
In this piece, Pitxot applies his meticulous technique and unmistakable visual language, where ambiguity is a tool for the viewer's imagination. The boundary between figure and landscape blurs, creating a poetic vision that feels both ancient and surreal.
About the Artist
Antoni Pitxot i Soler (1934–2015) was a prominent Catalan painter born in Figueres, Girona, into a family with a long artistic tradition. He spent much of his life in Cadaqués, where he developed a highly personal style centered on compositions of stone-like forms that resemble human and animal figures, blending nature with mythology and memory.
Pitxot was a close friend and collaborator of Salvador Dalí. Their artistic connection led to Pitxot playing a key role in the creation of the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, where he later served as the museum's lifelong director. After Dalí’s death...
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$3,348 Sale Price
30% Off
Sitges oil on canvas painting Spain mediterranean village european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Paseo de Sitges
Artist: Jordi Curós Ventura (1930–2017)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 23.6 x 28.7 in
Signature: Signed in the lower righ...
Category
1980s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mediterranean Children oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Mediterranean Children
Artist: J. Palmero
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 24 inches
Support: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Period: Contemporary
Signature: Located at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$657 Sale Price
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Resting Boats oil on canvas painting spanish mediterranean seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Resting Boats
Artist: Enric Beltrán Messa (1940–2006)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 15 x 18.1 in
Support: Canvas, unframed
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner
P...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cape Maneuver bullfighter oil painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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...
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$1,195 Sale Price
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Barcelona and Its People oil painting Spain
By Josep Martinez Lozano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Barcelona and Its People
Artist: Josep Maria Martínez Lozano (1923–2006)
Year: 1979
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 29.13 x 21.65 in
Condition: Unfr...
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Board
$1,182 Sale Price
33% Off
Harvesters oil on canvas painting Spain european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Harvesters
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 48 inches (61 x 122 cm)
Framed dimensions: 30.7 x 54.7 inches (78 x 139 cm)
Signatur...
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$5,261 Sale Price
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Barcelona and Its People oil on canvas painting Spain spanish urbanscape
By Juan Roig y Soler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Barcelona and Its People
Artist: Joan Roig Soler (Barcelona, 1852 – 1909)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 13.8 in (50 x 35 cm)
Support: Relined canvas
Framing: U...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Torero and Bull bullfighter bullfighting oil painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Torero and Bull
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 18.9 x 15 inches
Framing: Unframed
Art Movement: Costumbrismo, Figurative Expressionism
Theme: Bullfighting
Date of Creation: Second half of the 20th century
DESCRIPTION
The painting Torero and Bull depicts a classic bullfighting scene, where a matador, elegantly dressed in a golden and violet traje de luces, performs a pass with the cape while the bull, wounded with banderillas, bows toward the ground. The composition conveys dynamism and tension, emphasizing the drama of the moment with loose and expressive brushstrokes.
The background is rendered in warm, diffused tones, contrasting with the deep black of the bull and the vivid hues of the cape. The thick brushwork and vibrant oil application enhance the sense of movement and emotion in the scene, a distinctive feature of Tuser Vázquez’s bullfighting paintings.
ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY
José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specializing in bullfighting themes. He trained at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong foundation in drawing and painting. From 1947 onwards, he dedicated his artistic production to tauromaquia, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that captured the intensity of the bullfighting spectacle.
He was a regular contributor to the magazine El Ruedo and designed a series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for Editorial Artigas in the 1940s. His work has been auctioned numerous times and is highly valued by collectors of bullfighting art...
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$827 Sale Price
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Family Scene with Guitarist oil on canvas painting picasso Paris school
By Pedro Creixams
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Family Scene with Guitarist
Artist: Pedro Creixams (Barcelona, 1893 - 1965)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 inches (unframed)
Signature: Signed lower right "C...
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,783 Sale Price
33% Off
Spanish day market oil on canvas painting
By Sebastia Congost i Pla
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
**Artwork Technical Sheet and Description**
**Artist:** Sebastià Congost i Pla (Olot, 1919 – Olot, 2009)
**Title:** Market Scene
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 25.6...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,136 Sale Price
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oil on board painting Bullfighting Scene
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986)
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 18.1 x 15 inches
Signed: Yes, lower right corner "Tuser"
Framed: ...
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$956 Sale Price
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Landscape with Figures oil on board painting Spain european art
By Sebastia Congost i Pla
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Landscape with Figures
Artist: Sebastià Congost i Pla (1919-2009)
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (without frame) / 17.7 x 20.9 in (with frame)
Signature: Signe...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fruit Market in Haiti oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Fruit Market in Haiti
Artist: JM Gary Delly
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (unframed): 9.8 x 7.9 in
Dimensions (framed): 15 x 13 in
Period: Approx. 1990-1999
Origin: Haiti
Condition: Good, with frame included
Description of the Artwork
This painting captures a lively Haitian market scene, embodying the essence of Haitian primitivist art with its vibrant colors and thick impasto brushstrokes. The scene depicts a bustling marketplace where vendors and buyers interact, surrounded by piles of tropical fruits arranged in baskets. The figures are dressed in bright, contrasting tones, enhancing the painting’s dynamic and energetic atmosphere.
The artist’s expressive, thick strokes and saturated colors create a sense of movement and liveliness. The composition is carefully balanced, with figures arranged in different planes, providing depth and perspective in an intuitive manner. The lush vegetation in the background and the bright blue sky add further context to the scene, situating it in the Caribbean setting.
Haitian art, influenced by its African and Caribbean heritage, is known for its naïve style and depictions of everyday life. JM Gary Delly follows this tradition, celebrating the vibrancy of Haitian culture in his work.
Comparable Artists
This artwork shares stylistic similarities with renowned Haitian artists, including:
Wilson Bigaud (1931-2010): A master of Haitian art, famous for his detailed depictions of everyday life and folklore.
André Normil (1934-2015): Known for his naïve style and colorful representations of Haitian life.
Laurent Casimir...
Category
1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$430 Sale Price
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Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches
Period: 20th century
Art Movement: Figurative Expression...
Category
1950s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$945 Sale Price
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Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in (65 x 54 cm) Frameless
Period: Second half of the 20th century
Art Movement: Figurative Expressionism with Impressionist influences
Condition: Good, with visible signs of aging on the surface
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
This painting captures a crucial moment in a bullfight, where the matador, dressed in a dazzling traje de luces (suit of lights), elegantly holds the red cape (muleta) while facing a wounded bull. The scene conveys tension and drama through energetic and loose brushwork, with strong contrasts of light and color that enhance its expressiveness.
The abstract background, built with gestural brushstrokes in warm, earthy tones, reinforces the dynamism and immediacy of the moment. The thick texture of the paint and the vibrant colors in the matador's attire and cape are characteristic of Figurative Expressionism, giving the work a strong emotional impact.
Tuser masterfully captures the essence of movement and the intensity of the bullfight through a painterly approach reminiscent of Impressionism, but with a greater emphasis on gesture and expressive color, making his work stand out for its raw energy and dramatic depth.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specialized in bullfighting themes, gaining recognition in the 20th-century art scene for his expressive depictions of the corrida (bullfight). He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong mastery of color and composition.
From 1947 onwards, his work focused almost entirely on bullfighting, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that capture the emotion and spectacle of the arena. He was a frequent collaborator with El Ruedo magazine, where his illustrations and covers solidified his reputation. Additionally, in the 1940s, he designed series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for the Artigas Publishing House.
His work has been auctioned in several art houses and is highly valued among collectors of bullfighting paintings. His influence and legacy in tauromaquia (bullfighting art...
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$945 Sale Price
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The Billiard Player oil on canvas painting
By Fernando Botero
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: The Billiard Player
Artist: Anonymous
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 in
Period: c. 2000
Condition: Good
Art Movement: Contemporary Figurativism, Neofiguratio...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,536 Sale Price
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Catalan Landscape with Masia oil on board painting spain spanish eupean art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Antoni Llobet Aracil (Barcelona, 1910 - 1983)
Title: Catalan Landscape with Masia
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in
Support: Board
Framing: Unframed
Period: 19...
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bell Tower of a Spanish Village oil on canvas painting urbanscape Spain
By Joan Asensio Marine
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Bell Tower of a Spanish Village
Artist: Joaquín Asensio Mariné (1890-1961)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in (65 x 54 cm)
Framed: No
Period: First half of th...
Category
1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young musicians oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Musicians
Artist: Bernat Sanjuán i Tarré (Barcelona, 1915 – Deià, Mallorca, 1979)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36.2 x 25.6 in
Support: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Period:...
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,152 Sale Price
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Las Ramblas Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting spanish urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Rambla de Barcelona
Artist: Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2017)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.6 in (73 x 60 cm)
Support: Canvas...
Category
1980s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Immaculate Conception oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Immaculate Conception
Author: Anonymous
Period: 20th Century
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in
Signature: "Karmel" (lower right)
Condition: Good
Descr...
Category
1980s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$717 Sale Price
40% Off
Pyrenean Village Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Pyrenean Village
Artist: Manuel Zamora Muñoz (1928-2006)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25.6 x 39.4 in
Support: Canvas
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed in the lower r...
Category
1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Land of Don Quixote Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Land of Don Quixote
Artist: Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 36.2 in (unframed)
Condition: Excellent preservation, unframed
Descriptio...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,305 Sale Price
40% Off
Bullfighting Scene oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16.1 x 13 inches (unframed)
Date: c. 1950-1960
Condition: Good
Provenance:...
Category
1960s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$896 Sale Price
37% Off
The Woman Who Smiles Without Reason oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Nerea Caos
Title: The Woman Who Smiles Without Reason
Year: 2025
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 15.7 in (50 x 40 cm)
Framing: Unframed
Style: Abstract Expression...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$597 Sale Price
44% Off
Woman and Cat in the Sun oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Josep Maria Rosselló i Virgili
Title: Woman and Cat in the Sun
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (without frame) 16 x 19.3 in (with frame)
Date: 1980s
Conditio...
Category
1990s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$717 Sale Price
40% Off
Woman in the Boudoir oil on canvas painting
By Fernando Botero
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Woman in the Boudoir
Artist: Anonymous
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 in
Technique: Oil on canvas
Support: Unframed canvas
Style: Contemporary figurative art in the style of Fernando...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,435 Sale Price
40% Off
Street of the Old Quarter British School signed Cade oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
**Title:** "Street of the Old Quarter"
**Author:** British School, 19th Century
**Date:** 1892
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 14.17 x 10.63 inc...
Category
1890s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$837 Sale Price
41% Off
Notre-Dame Paris France oil on board painting french urbanscape
By Pascual Bueno Ferrer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Pascual Bueno Ferrer
Title: Notre-Dame, Paris, France
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 14.2 x 18.5 in (without frame), 21.7 x 26 in (with frame)
Support: Board
Signature: ...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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 Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shellfish Harvester in the Albufera of Valencia Spain oil on canvas painting
By Juan Gonzalez Alacreu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Shellfish Harvester in the Albufera of Valencia
Artist: Juan González Alacreu
Technique: Oil on canvas
Style: Luminist costumbrism
Dimensions without frame: 31.89 x 23.62 in
D...
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Virgin Mary and Child Jesus oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Virgin Mary and Child Jesus
Artist: Francisco Ribera Gómez (1907-1990)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 inches (unframed)
Date of creation: 1942
Style: Classical Academicism with Renaissance influences
Description of the Artwork
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus in a tender and intimate moment. Warm colors, primarily reds, greens, and soft flesh tones, enhance the devotional nature of the scene. The use of golden halos, symbolizing sanctity, along with serene and realistic expressions, directly connects with the Renaissance pictorial tradition.
The style belongs to classical academicism, characterized by a balanced composition, meticulous drawing, and a masterful use of chiaroscuro to give volume and depth to the figures. The detailed rendering of the flesh tones and draperies amplifies the spirituality and solemnity of the piece, evoking the works of great masters such as Raphael and Murillo.
Artist's Biography
Francisco Ribera Gómez (1907-1990) was a prominent 20th-century Spanish painter known for his depictions of religious scenes, female portraits, and costumbrist works. Trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Ribera Gómez received numerous accolades and was regarded as one of the great exponents of Spanish academicism. His work combines a rigorous technical foundation with luminous sensitivity and an idealized sense of beauty.
Influences and Comparisons
Francisco Ribera Gómez's work can be compared to other academic and religious artists who share a similar aesthetic:
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo: In the emotional and approachable treatment of religious themes.
William-Adolphe Bouguereau: For the idealization of human figures and technical mastery.
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio): For harmonious composition and the depiction of the Virgin Mary.
Within the Spanish tradition, his style recalls Eduardo Rosales...
Category
1940s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,536 Sale Price
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Companion oil on canvas painting surrealist european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Companion (Compañera)
Artist: Félix Ferreras
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.6 inches
Framing: Unframed
Description
The artwork Companion (Compañera) by Félix Ferr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$777 Sale Price
45% Off
Fisherman Returning to Port Pastel on paper
By Domingo Alvarez Gomez
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Fisherman Returning to Port
Artist: Domingo Álvarez Gómez
Technique: Pastel on paper
Dimensions: 13 x 16 in (unframed)
Year: c. 2000
Condition: Good conservation
Description:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel
$191 Sale Price
46% Off
Mother and Child oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Author: Rosendo González Carbonell
Title: Mother and Child
Technique: Oil on canvas
Style: Figurative with elements of Romanticism and Reali...
Category
1960s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
