Joan Canós (1928) - Parc de la Ciutadella

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent work of art by Joan Canós, depicting two boats sailing in front of a building crowned by a dome, surrounded by trees and palms, as a symbol of calm, memory, travel, and harmony. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys. • Dimensions of the work: 45x55x2 cm. • Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the bottom right corner of the work. • The piece is in good condition. The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona. Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. The work will be professionally packaged by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself. Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available. This painting presents a serene scene beside a pond or a river of calm waters, where two small boats advance slowly in front of a refined building topped by a large dome. The vegetation surrounds the architecture and occupies a large part of the composition with palms, leafy trees, and branches extending over the water. In the foreground, the vessels and their occupants introduce a discreet human presence, while the reflections of the buildings and trees mingle on the surface. The landscape conveys calm, balance, and a sense of rest, as if time had stood still during a bright afternoon. The water covers the entire lower area and serves as a large reflective surface. The palette features gray-greens, pale blues, whites, violets, and small browns. The surface appears tranquil, though numerous horizontal lines suggest light currents and the movement of the oars. This softness allows the boats to progress without disturbing the overall serenity. In the left foreground sits the larger boat. Its hull is elongated and narrow, with a blue stripe running along the top. Whites, grays, and small violet tones define its volume. The boat is oriented horizontally and seems to move slowly to the left. Inside this boat there is a figure dressed in a reddish garment. The body leans slightly forward and occupies the central area of the hull. The head and shoulders are distinguished by dark and light tones. Although their features cannot be seen, their posture conveys calm. A long oar extends from the boat into the water. Its diagonal line introduces movement and breaks the horizontal of the landscape. The blade appears to submerge gently, leaving a small disturbance on the surface. This gesture allows us to imagine the slow, repeated rhythm of navigation. The shadow or reflection of the boat appears below in blues, grays, and dark tones. Its elongated form blends with the water, creating a sense of depth. The boundaries are not completely defined due to movement. The vessel seems to float with great lightness. A little further back there is a second boat, oriented almost frontal. Its smaller size indicates it is farther away. The hull shows whites, blues, and grays, while two dark figures occupy its interior. The vessel advances directly toward the viewer or toward the center of the pond. The two people in the second boat appear very close. Their heads are distinguished by small dark shapes and their bodies blend with the hull. One seems to handle the oars, while the other remains seated. This presence adds a dimension of companionship and shared stroll. From the second boat extend two long oars to either side. The diagonal lines form an open and balanced structure. The blades touch the water and suggest a slow movement. The symmetry of the oars contrasts with the sideward position of the first vessel. Between the two boats there is a considerable expanse of clear water. This space prevents the foreground from feeling congested and reinforces the tranquility. The boats appear to follow different paths without interfering with each other. Each lives its own moment within the same landscape. The water collects numerous reflections from the opposite shore. Near the center appear whites, yellows, greens, and violets that may correspond to the façades and the palms. These shapes descend vertically and fragment when touching the small waves. The reflection transforms the architecture into a moving image. On the right side, the surface becomes darker due to the shade of the large tree. Deep greens, blacks, and browns accumulate near the shore. This area contrasts with the lightness of the center. The shade creates a sense of refuge and coolness. The opposite shore cuts across the composition with a horizontal line. A clear promenade separates the water from the vegetation and buildings. Its beige, white, and pink tones suggest a surface illuminated by the sun. This band organizes the landscape and establishes a boundary between nature and architecture. Over the promenade several palms align. Their tall, slender trunks rise vertically and support canopies open like fans. The leaves combine dark greens, bluish tones, and small yellow reflections. The palms contribute a warm and elegant atmosphere. Two palms near the center-left stand out particularly. Their canopies partly overlap and form large vegetative stars. The dark trunks contrast with the light façade behind. These forms frame the central area of the building. The palms create a transition between the water and the architecture. Their reflections descend toward the pond in vertical patches of dark tones. At the same time, their crowns open toward the sky. They visually connect the lower and upper parts. On the left side there is a mass of trees and shrubs. The dark greens mix with gray and bluish tones. Some canopies are rounded, while others have more irregular shapes. This vegetation partially hides the buildings and softens their lines. In the center rises the main building. Its façade shows beige, pink, gray, and brown tones. Some dark windows are regularly distributed and allow recognition of different levels. The architecture has a monumental character but blends harmoniously with the landscape. The front part of the building features a sloping roof in orange, ochre, and brown tones. In the center opens a small triangular structure that could be a window or a pediment. This shape directs the gaze toward the dome behind it. The roof adds warmth to the ensemble. A light area extends on the left side of the façade. Several tall narrow windows appear beside the palms. Their dark outlines create a vertical rhythm. The light seems to reach directly this part of the building. To the right, the façade gains pink and brown tones. Two dark windows appear partially obscured by the tree canopies. The vegetation visually invades the architecture. This relationship conveys the sense of a building surrounded by an ancient park. Behind the roofs rises a large dome. Its rounded shape occupies the upper center and becomes the main architectural focal point. Grays, whites, yellows, and violets are distributed in broad segments that suggest its structure. The dome is clearly cut against the sky. At the base of the dome there is a dark horizontal band. This line marks the transition between the body of the building and the roof. Subtle color variations help perceive volume. The construction conveys stability and solemnity. At the top there is a small lantern or cylindrical tower. Several dark openings are distributed around its body and a rounded cap crowns it. Its verticality elongates the building toward the sky. This finial adds elegance and makes the dome a landmark. The dome may belong to a church, a pavilion, a palace, or a public building. Its exact function is not essential to understanding the scene. What matters is its serene and monumental presence. The architecture seems to observe the tranquil movement of the boats. On the right side a large tree with broad branches extends. Its trunk rises from the edge and divides into numerous limbs that cross the top. The dark greens, grays, blacks, and bluish tones form a dense canopy. The tree acts as a natural frame. Some branches extend horizontally toward the dome and the sky. Their thin, dark shapes cut against the clouds. This direction guides the gaze toward the central building. The tree seems to lean over the water and protect the shore. Right-side vegetation is especially abundant at the bottom. Shrubs, leaves, and branches cluster into a dark mass that reaches the edge of the pond. Yellowish greens introduce small glints of light. This area balances the openness of the water. Among the leaves there are gaps through which fragments of architecture and of the promenade are visible. This layering creates depth. The viewer feels they are observing the scene from a position protected by the trees. Nearby vegetation increases the sense of intimacy. The sky occupies a wide upper band and presents a clear, bright blue. Large white and grayish clouds are mainly distributed toward the left and center. Their soft contours create a tranquil atmosphere. The light seems to correspond to a pleasant and slightly changing day. The clouds behind the dome accentuate its silhouette. The whites mix with blues and small violets. The clarity of the sky contrasts with the dark trees. This contrast heightens depth and luminosity. The color palette remains within a serene harmony. The greens of the vegetation dominate the sides, blues and grays cluster in the water and sky, and beiges and pinks appear in the architecture. The red of the figure in the first boat provides a small warm accent. All colors contribute to the overall balance. The composition is organized into three main levels. The water and boats occupy the foreground; the promenade, the palms, and the building form the middle zone; and the sky completes the background. This succession generates great depth. The gaze naturally moves from the figures to the dome. The two boats bring movement without breaking the calm. The water seems to respond gently to the stroke of the oars. There is no hurry or agitation. Navigating becomes a contemplative activity. The scene could take place in an urban park, a historic garden, or a setting near a monumental building. The combination of water, vegetation, and architecture creates a space designed for rest. People seem to enjoy a stroll away from the noise. The landscape conveys well-being. The boats can be interpreted as symbols of travel and the passage of time. They move slowly over a changing surface, leaving small trails that soon disappear. Each vessel follows its own course. Yet both share the same space and the same serenity. Water symbolizes reflection and memory. It collects the images of the building, the trees, and the people, but transforms them through movement. Nothing is reflected in a completely stable way. This quality reminds us that every experience changes when it becomes a memory. The dome represents permanence, history, and human presence. Its solid architecture contrasts with the fluidity of the water. While the boats advance and the reflections change, the building remains firm. This opposition adds a poetic dimension. The trees symbolize protection and continuity. They surround the building, provide shade, and frame the pond. Their growth demonstrates how nature and architecture can coexist. The palms add a sense of elegance and warm climate. The presence of several people in the boats introduces a reflection on companionship. The solitary figure in the left boat contrasts with the couple in the background. One represents individual contemplation and the other, shared experience. Both ways of moving across the water seem equally valid. Overall, this painting depicts a tranquil boat ride on waters surrounded by trees and palms, in front of an elegant building crowned by a large dome. The boats bring movement and human presence; the water symbolizes reflection and the passage of time; the architecture, permanence and memory; and the vegetation, protection and harmony. The reflections unite all elements and turn the landscape into a serene, luminous, and deeply contemplative scene. The work invites us to pause, observe, and enjoy the calm of a shared moment between nature, history, and daily life.

Estimación:€300

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