European School (XX) - The tranquility of the river

Pictura Auctions presents this stunning artwork from the European School, depicting a beautiful landscape with animals. There is a very remarkable pictorial quality to the work. Very characteristic and exclusive work by the painter. The dimensions of this work including the frame are: 86x74x5 cm. The dimensions of this work without the frame are: 60x49 cm. This is an oil painting on canvas hand signed by the painter in the lower left margin, unrecognizable. This piece is in excellent condition. The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift). It comes from a private collection in Girona. The painting will be perfectly packaged by an IVEX professional and sent by Correos or GLS with your unique tracking code. Shipping to the whole world. This painting depicts a serene landscape, where a group of cows cool off in a river that flows peacefully through a valley surrounded by verdant hills. The cows, sturdy and calm, are partially submerged in the crystal-clear water, each facing different directions, adding dynamism and naturalness to the scene. The cows seem to be enjoying the coolness of the water, oblivious to the environment, and transmitting a feeling of peace and connection with nature. The river, which gently meanders between rocks and bushes, reflects the sky and the surrounding vegetation in its blue waters, creating a play of light and shadow that adds depth to the painting. Rocks scattered across the riverbed and sandbanks on the banks provide a rich, detailed texture to the landscape, making the river feel real and tactile. On both sides of the river, the vegetation is dense and lush. In the left foreground, a group of green trees and bushes stand tall, their leaves shimmering in the sunlight. The slope to the right, gentler and less wooded, presents a mix of green and brown tones, suggesting a drier, sunnier terrain. This contrast in vegetation highlights the diversity of the landscape and the interplay between the different areas in the valley. The hills in the background of the painting are covered with a thick forest, stretching to the horizon, where the tops of the trees blend with the light blue sky. The hills, which gently overlap, create a sense of depth that leads the eye into the heart of the landscape. The green and ochre tones of the hills, along with the shadows of sunlight, suggest the later part of the day, perhaps the afternoon, when the light is warmer and softer. The sky, clear and bright, completes the scene with its serenity. Only a few whimsical clouds float on the horizon, adding a touch of softness to the vast expanse of the sky. All in all, this painting evokes a sense of calmness and simplicity, capturing an everyday moment in the life of the countryside, where nature and animals coexist in harmony. The composition, balanced and rich in detail, invites the viewer to immerse themselves in this corner of the world, to feel the freshness of the water, the warmth of the sun and the serenity of a day in the countryside. The scene conveys an intimate connection with nature, reminding us of the beauty and peace that can be found in the simplest, most everyday landscapes.