Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - El jinete

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Miquel Torner de Semir, depicting a dynamic equestrian scene with several horses and riders advancing among black shapes and vivid flashes of color. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys. · Dimensions with frame: 31.5 x 40 x 2 cm. · Dimensions without frame: 26 x 35 cm. · Mixed media hand-signed by the artist at the bottom left. · 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 form an integral part of the lot description. The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself. Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available. This painting presents a lively equestrian scene in which several horses and human figures move forward through an open, bright space. The composition is mainly built through intense black forms that stand out clearly against the white background, while small accents of red, orange, green, yellow, and turquoise introduce energy and variety. The image is not intended to be a minute landscape description, but to focus on the strength of the animals, the dynamism of the riders, and the sense of action occurring quickly before our eyes. In the central area rises the main figure: a rider mounted on a dark horse that seems to move forward with determination. The animal holds its head high and its legs are positioned in a motion-ready stance, while the rider's body tilts slightly and blends with the silhouette of the mount. Both form a compact, powerful figure that acts as the axis of the composition. The rider’s verticality contrasts with the horizontal lines of the other horses and adds a notable sense of authority. To the left appears a stout-bodied horse, shown in profile and oriented toward the right. Its anatomy is recognized through dark patches defining the head, neck, belly, and legs. Some reddish touches appear on its body, catching the eye and reinforcing the idea of movement. Although part of its silhouette dissolves into the background, the animal retains a firm presence and helps widen the scene toward the left margin. Towards the right another equestrian figure stands out, seemingly moving in the same direction. The horse shows extended legs and a lighter stance, as if trotting or starting a race. Above it there is a presence of a rider, constructed from dark fragments and small light areas. The overlapping bodies, limbs, and black spots create an impression of speed, while forcing the viewer to mentally reconstruct the figures. Further to the right emerges a new human presence accompanied by an intense red blot. This area may suggest a cloak, a striking garment, a decorated saddle, or some ceremonial element related to the scene. The red becomes one of the main chromatic focal points of the painting and creates a strong contrast with the dominant white and black. Its appearance adds drama and seems to mark a second narrative nucleus, related to the movements of the riders. The composition has a rhythm marked by the repetition of heads, backs, legs, and inclined bodies. The figures follow from left to right, generating a visual journey that conveys movement and action. Some shapes remain perfectly recognizable, while others fragment or reduce to blotches, lines, and gestures. This alternation between defined and suggested adds spontaneity and allows the imagination to complete what is not shown literally. The white background plays an essential role, offering air and spaciousness around the figures. The absence of a detailed landscape makes the scene seem to unfold in an undefined space, almost suspended outside of time. In the upper left area, a turquoise stripe introduces a sense of sky or atmospheric movement, while nearby black lines could evoke a distant mountain, a boundary of the terrain, or simply an imagined horizon. At the bottom and along the right edge appear small signs, circles, dots, and colorful strokes that enrich the composition. These elements resemble signs, footprints, scattered objects, or abstract references tied to the characters’ journey. The greens, yellows, reds, and oranges balance the large black figures visually and give a playful, modern character. Each of these signs seems to retain its own autonomy, though all participate in the overall movement of the scene. The work conveys a remarkable sense of freedom. The horses, depicted with strong bodies and dynamic postures, embody energy, nobility, and forward motion. The riders appear to form part of a parade, a competition, training, or an equestrian gathering, but the lack of concrete details leaves interpretation open. That ambiguity allows viewing the painting both as a narrative scene and as a symbolic evocation of travel, speed, and the relationship between human and animal. The contrast between the dominant black and the small bursts of color provides great expressive power. The dark patches structure the scene and give weight to the horses, while the vivid colors appear as flashes that animate specific zones. The economy of elements does not diminish the work’s richness; on the contrary, it intensifies the sense of movement and makes each line an essential part of the visual story. Overall, this painting presents a vibrant equestrian scene in which multiple horses and riders advance among free forms, black blotches, and intense color accents. The arrangement of the figures creates a fast, energetic rhythm, while the wide white background adds lightness and allows each gesture to stand out clearly. The work combines strength, elegance, and spontaneity, evoking the free spirit of the horses and the emotion of action captured in progress.

Estimate:$672.26

View all items fromCatawikiorArts & Graphics