Continental Europe - Art

A large contemporary blue steel sculpture. Beautiful on the floor or a pedestal. A contemporary statement piece full of elegance and movement. ______________________________________...

☀️Bull Parade☀️ In the artistic world, animals have always been key protagonists in expressing the power and beauty of the wild. Artists often use animals as symbols to convey deepe...

Cadaqués Costa Brava Mediterranean Harbor with Fishing Boats and Whitewashed Village Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931–2015) Medium: Oil on canvas laid on cardboard Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in (33 x 41 cm) Frame: Unframed Origin: Spain Subject: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village Style: Post-Impressionist, Mediterranean Modernism Period: Mid-20th century Condition: Good vintage condition, with minor signs of age consistent with an original period artwork. Please refer to the photographs for full details. Signature: Signed lower right “R. Duran” Description A highly atmospheric Mediterranean coastal scene by Rafael Durán Benet, depicting the unmistakable visual world of Cadaqués on the Costa Brava, with traditional fishing boats resting in the foreground and a cluster of luminous whitewashed houses rising behind the harbor. The composition combines several of the most desirable subjects in 20th-century Catalan painting: Cadaqués, the Costa Brava, Mediterranean architecture, fishing boats and brilliant coastal light. Durán Benet constructs the scene with broad, confident brushwork and a sophisticated palette of turquoise, ivory, ochre, green and deep violet. The boats are reduced to strong, elegant shapes, while the white façades of the village dissolve into soft planes of light and color. Rather than pursuing photographic detail, the artist captures the atmosphere of Cadaqués through rhythm, light and simplified form. The turquoise water creates a luminous horizontal band across the composition, while the boats and architecture establish a balanced sequence of shapes characteristic of his mature Mediterranean landscapes. The painting evokes the quiet charm of the historic fishing village of Cadaqués, one of the most iconic artistic destinations on the Costa Brava and one of the great recurring subjects of modern Catalan art. Biography Rafael Durán Benet was born in Terrassa, Catalonia, in 1931 and died in Barcelona in 2015. He was the nephew of Rafael Benet i Vancells, the important Catalan painter, critic and art historian, who played a significant role in his early artistic development. During the 1950s Durán Benet settled in Cadaqués, on the Costa Brava, where the Mediterranean landscape became one of the defining themes of his career. The village, its harbor, whitewashed architecture, fishing boats and surrounding coastline provided him with an enduring visual vocabulary. Cadaqués was also one of the great artistic meeting points of 20th-century Europe. During his years there, Durán Benet moved within the cultural environment associated with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso. His first solo exhibition was held in 1958 at Sala Vayreda in Barcelona. He later exhibited extensively in Barcelona, Madrid and Cadaqués, as well as internationally in cities including Paris, London, Houston and Los Angeles. He also maintained a longstanding relationship with the prestigious Sala Parés in Barcelona. In 1980, Durán Benet received the Henri Forman Prize from the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 2011, the city of Terrassa honored him with a retrospective exhibition at the Sala Muncunill. His paintings are immediately recognizable for their luminous Mediterranean palette, simplified architecture, expressive brushwork and ability to transform everyday coastal scenes into poetic studies of light and atmosphere. Artistic Inspiration This work belongs directly to the great tradition of Mediterranean and Costa Brava landscape painting that shaped modern Catalan art during the 20th century. The subject of Cadaqués places the painting within a particularly important artistic context. The village became internationally associated with artists including Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, while its extraordinary light, rocky coastline, fishing boats and whitewashed architecture attracted generations of painters. Durán Benet interprets this world through a personal post-impressionist language. His broad brushwork, simplified forms and flattened perspective give the composition a modern character, while his sensitivity to atmosphere preserves the intimacy and authenticity of traditional Mediterranean landscape painting. A particularly appealing example of Spanish and Catalan Mediterranean painting, combining several highly searchable and collectible subjects: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village and Spanish modern art. Cadaqués paintings are especially sought after for their association with the artistic heritage of the Costa Brava and with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Picasso and Duchamp. This work offers that cultural connection while retaining the decorative immediacy and color that make Mediterranean paintings especially attractive in contemporary interiors. Its compact 13 x 16.1 inch format makes it particularly versatile for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic European art with strong regional identity. Ideal for collectors of Spanish Modern Art, Catalan Painting, Cadaqués Painting, Costa Brava Art, Mediterranean Landscape, Harbor Painting, Marine Painting, Fishing Boat Art, Post-Impressionism and Mid-Century European Painting. Cadaqués, Cadaques painting, Costa Brava, Costa Brava painting, Spanish painting, Catalan painting, Mediterranean painting, Mediterranean landscape, Mediterranean harbor, harbor painting, fishing boats, fishing boat painting...

Dachshund Dogs Super Proud walk In the artistic world, animals have always been key protagonists in expressing the power and beauty of the wild. Artists often use animals as symbols...

"Notes on a Garden" approaches the floral still life as a collection of impressions rather than a precise botanical study. Broad, instinctive brushstrokes shape the flowers and fol...

Osvald Lundgren (1888–1977) Sweden Vårvinter (Late Winter), 1928 signed and dated lower right “O. Lundgren 1928” gouache on paper unframed 29.5 × 24 cm (11.6 × 9.4 in) framed 39.5 ...

A quiet, possibly morning, coastal or archipelago landscape under a clearing sky by Godfred Christensen (1845-1928) A tergo a note in Danish “Et lille Minde om Danmark fra Gerda Godf...

Portrait French PS 246 Ou veux tu que je regarde Portrait of a diving woman dress on a beach. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden frame 55x55cm ■■ 21,6x2...

Posture (2022) by Julien Guarneri Sanded stainless steel sculpture, 42 × 11 × 13 cm / 16.5 × 4.3 × 5.1 in. (Can be produced on a monumental scale - contact us for further information...

A finely painted profile portrait of a Miniature Pinscher by Richardis Sörvik, executed during the early 20th century. Oil on panel. The present painting depicts a black and brown Mi...

An exceptional model of a small, ornamental semicircular temple from the 18th century, carved from polychrome marbles—Broccatello from Spain, Siena Yellow, Statuary White, and Langue...

Embark on a visual journey through the abstract realm with Eduardo Chillida's mesmerizing lithography titled "Untitled," crafted in 1999. This limited edition piece, hand-numbered ...

Lavender Distances From the “Mists” series Oil on canvas The artwork is sold unframed and unstretched. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube. Lavender Dista...

Just After Sunset Oil on canvas Artwork size: 110 × 110 cm Framed size: 112 × 112 cm The artwork is sold framed in a natural oak floating frame, creating an elegant “floating” effec...

ARTIST - Vittorio Augusto Piano (Turin 1882–1970), signed lower left “Vitt. Piano” // PERIOD - Early 20th century // ORIGIN - Italy // MEDIUM - Pastel // STYLE - Italian Symbolism wi...

Sunset by the Sea What makes us feel happy and truly alive? Often, it is the simplest things: traveling, discovering beautiful places, being close to nature, and experiencing moments...

"The work is executed in the style of contemporary impressionism with elements of textured painting. The style does not aim for photographic precision in detail. Instead, it focuses ...

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 11873 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont has been developing her distinctive approach to oil painting since the early 1990s. Born in Paris in 1964 and based in Normandy, she creates ...

A summer place, reconstructed from fragments — water, architecture, colour, two empty chairs. Nothing quite follows the logic of a real location, yet everything feels strangely fami...

Eduardo Chillida (after) Signed in plate Notated "PA" to lower left, plus edition of 500 Published by the Van der Voont Gallery Printed by the Ibograf Ibiza workshop Chillida, a m...

This original exhibition poster by the renowned Catalan artist Joan Miró, titled “Barcelona 1972”, was created to commemorate the artist’s exhibition held at Sala Gaspar in Barcelona...

Claude MONET (after) Impressionnism : The Nymphs in Giverny Lithogrpah after a painting Printed signature in the plate Numbered / 300 copies On vellum 30 x 59 cm (c. 12 x 24 in) Ex...

Details: Title: Surrealist Collection Medium: Acrylic Painting on Watercolor Paper Size: 100x 70 cm (40x 28 inches). Year: 2026 Artist: Alberto de Blobs Artist's signature: Right co...

Janusz Kokot was born in Kalisz in 1960. He studied at the Pedagogical University in Częstochowa at the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he ...

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21285 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Katharina Husslein, a German artist renowned for her hyperrealistic artworks, captures the essence of vibrant bouquets and lush impasto landscapes through oil paintings. Raised in a...

The composition is centered around a harmonious group of white porcelain vessels, united into a single luminous shape. Against this quiet white mass, the vivid cherries seem to come...

This is a unique handmade monotype cyanotype representing a functional stone tool set inspired by the magical forms of early human tools. Created through the cyanotype process using ...

A picturesque painting executed in a soft Impressionist style, conveying an atmosphere of tranquility, summer leisure, and serenity. At the center of the composition, a young woman i...

Signed, titled, and dated to verso This evocative cityscape captures a serene harbor scene under a heavy, textured sky. The artist employs a rich impasto technique to build depth a...

Radiant Heart YP x Keith Haring Date of creation: 2025 Medium: PVC or Silicon piping with LED lights mounted on recycled acrylic board Edition: Open Size: 70 x 70 cm Condition: Bran...

Poppy Bird explores how quickly we categorise the world through familiar symbols and associations. Naming helps us recognise, but it can also limit what we are able to see. Here, the...

Joy in Motion is an original acrylic painting on canvas that combines contemporary figurative painting with geometric abstraction. The artwork captures a carefree childhood moment as...

Janusz Kokot was born in Kalisz in 1960. He studied at the Pedagogical University in Częstochowa at the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he ...

A solitary female figure beneath an umbrella emerges from a deeply textured dark blue surface. Rich golden accents define the figure and umbrella, creating a striking contrast with t...

Contrechant is an original contemporary abstract painting by French artist Sophie Dumont. The composition develops like a musical dialogue between shapes, colors and rhythms. A swee...

A vibrant explosion of nature fills the canvas. Sunflowers bloom in a dense, energetic arrangement. Thick impasto layers create a tangible sense of volume. The artist employs a rich ...

Poppy No.5 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 40 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-s...

Watercolor on paper. Not signed. Very good condition.

Limited edition of 8 + 4 artist's proofs. Each cast is signed and numbered. Sold with a wooden base. Dimensions of the bronze sculpture: 10 H x 55 L x 15 D cm Dimensions of the base...

Manyara Lake No.4 is a unique painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, it is made with acrylic on printed vinyl canvas mounted on wood frame, dimensions are 200 × 317 ...

Titled "CLOCHE", this airy metallic sculpture was entirely hand-woven by artist Delphine Grandvaux using stainless steel wire. This piece can be displayed both indoors and outdoors a...

Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XI Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 71 cm Observations: Lithograph on ...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Jacqueline Lithograph with quadrochromy from 1961. Dimensions of sheet: 37.9 x 27 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Publisher: Éditions Cercle d'...

"Joyful Blooms" is an original contemporary floral still life by French artist Natalya Mougenot, painted in her distinctive metamodern expressionist style with acrylic paint and acry...

Carl Johansson (1863–1944) Sweden Northern Swedish Landscape, c. 1920 signed lower right Carl Johansson oil on panel unframed 28.5 × 43.5 cm (11.2 × 17.1 in) framed 38.5 × 54 cm (1...

"Summer Flora" is a lively floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot. In this piece, she captures the feeling of a summer bouquet in full bloom, using color and movement to ...

Details: Title: Pastel Dance Medium: Acrylic Painting on Watercolor Paper Size: 100x140 cm in total (100x70 cm, each panel), 40x55.2 inches in total (40x28 inches, each panel) Year...

Gerhard Henning (1880–1967) Swedish-Danish Flöjtspelaren (The Flute Player), 1904 signed with monogram and dated lower left charcoal and ink on paper unframed 33 × 24 cm (13 × 9.4...

Mid-Century post impressionist oil on board of waterlillies by French artist Marc Mussier. Signed and dated 1959 to the reverse. This evocative oil painting captures a serene aquat...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Don Quichote Lithograph with quadrochromy from 1961. Dimensions of sheet: 37.9 x 27 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Refrence: Cramer 112; Orozc...

Luis Giner Bueno landscape oil painting on canvas depicting a dense forest interior, dated 1973. Oil on canvas. Signed by the artist and dated 1973. Artwork: 65 × 100 cm (25.6 × 39....

Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró X Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Condition: In ve...

The painting is executed in a style of expressive Impressionism (or modern abstract Expressionism) with elements of decorative interior art: • Brushwork: The use of thick, sweeping, ...

An interesting white marble sculpture, carved in classical greek style that present a suggestive and an intense portrait of the greek philosopher Democritus. Carved in the Italian w...

Olof Arborelius (1842–1915) Sweden Fishing Boats in Moonlight, probably Stockholm Archipelago signed lower right O. Arborelius oil on canvas unframed 59 × 89 cm (23.2 × 35 in) fram...

Yves GANNE (1931-2019) Still Life with Lemons Original Lithograph Signed on pencil Numbered edition of 120 copies On vellum Arches 53 x 75 cm (c. 20.86 x 29.52 in) INFORMATION : Yv...

An interesting white marble sculpture, carved in classical roman style that present a suggestive and an intense portrait of the roman goddess Juno. Carved in the Italian white statua...

British School, early 20th century Portrait of an Officer of the East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry c. 1915-1918 Oil on canvas Dimensions: 85 x 65 cm (H 33.46 in. x W 25.59 in) (unfr...