Lluís Domingo Abelló (1917-1993)

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Lluís Domingo Abelló (1917-1993) - Mar abierto

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Domingo Abelló, depicting a rocky and solitary coast, surrounded by trees and open to a moving sea under a wide cloudy sky. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys. · Frame dimensions: 70x80x5 cm. · Artwork dimensions: 46x55 cm. · Oil on panel hand-signed by the artist in the left corner of the work, Domingo Abelló. · The piece is in good conservation condition. · The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift). The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona. Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the actual article in color, scale and details. 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 broad seascape in which the water, rocks, vegetation and sky come together to create a scene full of freshness and movement. The composition opens from a rocky coast in the foreground and leads the eye toward a distant horizon, where a mountain formation rises above the sea. The absence of human figures allows all attention to fall on the strength of the natural environment and on the relationship between land and water. The sea occupies most of the composition and extends from the central area to the foreground. Its surface is made up of a rich variety of blues, greens, turquoises, whites and grays. These tones overlap and intertwine, making the water seem to be in constant motion. Small ripples run across the scene and convey the presence of a light wind that stirs the surface. In the areas closest to the shore, the water takes on lighter, almost transparent hues. Bluish greens and whites suggest the foam formed as it crashes against the rocks. Currents seem to advance toward the coast, split among the stones and return again to the sea. This movement generates a sense of sound, as if the continuous murmur of the waves could be heard. The foreground is dominated by a series of large irregular rocks. Some appear partially covered by water, while others rise above the surface. Their colors range from grays, greens, browns, whites and small reddish notes. This chromatic diversity gives them a natural appearance and allows us to perceive variations in moisture, light and vegetation. The rocks create a fragmented barrier that separates the viewer from the open sea. However, among them appear small inlets and channels through which water penetrates, establishing a visual connection between the coast and the vast ocean. These narrow spaces add depth and guide the eye from the bottom toward the center of the composition. In the lower right corner a small area of darker, gathered water forms. Deep blues, greens and white reflections concentrate there, suggesting the circular movement of a current trapped between the rocks. This corner introduces a particularly dynamic detail and helps balance the presence of the left-hand coast. The shoreline rises on the left side by a slope covered with rocks, earth and vegetation. The lighter tones of the land contrast with the blues of the sea, while green and yellow areas bring vitality. The shore seems irregular and wild, with no buildings or defined paths, reinforcing the sense of a natural, rarely-visited corner. On the left elevation appear several trees with small canopies and irregular shapes. Their dark trunks slope slightly and their leaves combine greens, yellows and ochres. The position of the branches and the uneven distribution of foliage suggest they are exposed to the sea wind. These trees provide verticality and become one of the main reference points of the landscape. The canopy of the tallest tree stands out against the sky and seems to lean toward the water. Its silhouette introduces a living presence on the rocky coast and provides an approximate scale of the surroundings. Observing it, the viewer can imagine the breadth of the sea and the distance that separates the shore from the mountains in the background. Near the trees grow shrubs and smaller plants that partially cover the rocks. Intense greens mix with bright yellows and small dark areas, creating hardy vegetation adapted to the proximity of the sea. Their presence softens the mineral harshness of the coast and adds variety to the foreground. In the center of the composition, the horizon line appears slightly elevated, separating the sea from the sky. This division is not entirely rigid, as the blues and grays of both spaces approach and blend. The horizon conveys a sense of distance and breadth, inviting the viewer to imagine everything that exists beyond the visible. To the right, an island, peninsula or mountain formation rises, breaking the horizontal continuity of the sea. Its irregular profile is made up of dark elevations that descend smoothly to the water. Greens, browns, reddish tones and blacks cluster on its slopes, suggesting areas of vegetation, stone and exposed earth. Some parts of this formation receive more light and show livelier colors, while the upper zones appear darker. This combination creates a sense of volume and allows differentiation of different heights. The distant coast seems protected and mysterious, as a territory still to be explored. The small reddish spots visible on the mountains introduce a warm contrast against the dominant blues and greens. They could correspond to illuminated rocks, uncovered earth, or vegetation in autumn tones. Although they appear in a distant area, these details catch the eye and enrich the color depth of the landscape. The sky occupies a wide upper band and is covered by light and dispersed clouds. Whites, pale blues and grays form a luminous, though variable, atmosphere. Some clouds seem dense, while others break into small patches that reveal blue areas of sky. This alternation suggests a changing day beside the sea. The shapes of the sky seem to respond to the movement of the water. The clouds stretch in different directions and convey the same sense of agitation as the waves. In this way, the painting establishes a dialogue between the upper and lower parts: the wind moves the clouds, stirs the trees and travels the sea surface. Light is distributed unevenly across the scene. It shines especially on the clouds, the foam zones, some rocks and certain fragments of the terrain. Other areas, such as the distant mountain and the deeper waters, remain in darker tones. This alternation adds volume and creates a fresh, dynamic atmosphere. The combination of elements conveys a sense of freedom. The open sea, the wide sky and the distant horizon allow the eye to extend without obstacles. At the same time, the presence of rocks and trees in the foreground provides proximity and makes the viewer on the same shore imagine the movement of the water. The scene also has a slightly solitary character, though not melancholic. The absence of boats, people or buildings transforms this corner into a secluded place where only natural forces are perceived. This solitude conveys peace and allows imagining the sound of the waves, the wind among the leaves and the salty scent of the air. The landscape seems to capture a specific moment of atmospheric change. The sky is not completely clear, but it does not announce a storm either. The sea moves with energy without becoming threatening, while the vegetation remains exposed to the wind. All indicates a lively, fresh and bright day on the coast. In sum, the painting represents a rocky coast open to the sea, with trees bent by the wind, blue-tinged waters in constant motion and a mountain formation rising in the distance under a clouded sky. The scene conveys freedom, freshness and serenity, while also showing the incessant energy of the maritime landscape. The painting invites one to imagine standing at the shore, listening to the waves and contemplating the vastness of the horizon.

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