Josep Miquel Serrano (1912-1982) - Flores

This original oil painting by Josep Miquel Serrano depicts a vibrant bouquet of red and yellow flowers. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner with the inscription "Serrano." The back of the painting is also signed and dated 1960. This vibrant and colorful work is a testament to Serrano's mastery of capturing the beauty of flowers in oil painting. The flowers are rendered with delicate detail and precision, showcasing Serrano's skills as a painter. The work is in acceptable condition, presenting without a frame. Its dimensions are 55 x 46 cm. **About the Artist** Born in Barcelona in 1912, Josep Miguel Serrano was renowned for his exquisite flower and still life paintings. Although primarily a painter, Serrano was also a gifted draftsman, adeptly depicting nude subjects of both genders with a blend of elegance and grace, devoid of vulgarity. Characterized by rapid and colorful brushstrokes, a sense of space, and a strong grasp of form, Serrano's career started in Paris in 1936 where he exhibited extensively. His friendship with Jean Cocteau led to exhibitions at the prestigious "Galeries Quatre Chemins." He further expanded his presence across major European art exhibitions. Returning to Spain, Serrano participated in the "Salon de los Eleven", where Eugeni D'Ors described him as the "Rilke of painting" due to the poetic nature and sensuality of his work. Serrano spent the later part of his life in Sitges, immersed in a Bohemian life that encompassed late nights, bars, and social encounters, all of which infused his artistic talent. He is currently regarded as a significant artist to be rediscovered. This was exemplified by a prominent retrospective in Barcelona.