Ángel Ries (1943) - Flores junto a la arboleda

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork by Ángel Ries, depicting a luminous field covered with wildflowers, framed by a lush grove beneath a wide blue sky. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys. · Dimensions of the piece: 27x35x2 cm. · Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower right. · The piece is in good conservation condition. The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona. Important note: the photographs included form an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences respecto to the actual article in color, scale, and details. The painting 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, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available. This painting presents an expansive natural landscape dominated by a field of flowers that opens before the gaze like a carpet full of color and life. The composition is organized in horizontal bands that progressively lead from the vegetation in the foreground to the grove in the background and, finally, to a broad and luminous blue sky. The absence of human figures allows all attention to focus on the serene beauty of the surroundings and the sense of calm that this rural space transmits. In the foreground unfolds a generous extent of wildflowers and low vegetation. The tones of white, orange, yellow, greens, and reddish shades appear mixed in a natural way, forming a surface rich in nuances. The flowers are not arranged rigidly or uniformly, but seem to grow freely, creating an spontaneous and fresh landscape. This variety of colors brings dynamism to the lower area and makes the field the main visual focus of the work. The orange flowers stand out especially among the deep greens and small white spots. Their warm patches repeat along the foreground, guiding the eye from one end of the painting to the other. Between them arise yellow and reddish sparkles that intensify the chromatic richness of the terrain. The combination of these hues conveys a sense of fullness, as if nature were at its most splendid moment of spring or the early summer. Behind the flowering field appears a broad stripe of reddish and ochre earth that traverses the composition horizontally. This space establishes a clear separation between the foreground vegetation and the line of trees further back. Its warm color contrasts with the dominant greens and adds depth to the landscape, in addition to suggesting cultivated land, a path, or a plot prepared for a new harvest. At the boundary between land and forest, a narrow line of pale vegetation is observed. Small plants, flowers, and shrubs in green, white, and yellow tones form a luminous transition before reaching the darker area of the grove. This intermediate band is essential for the scene’s depth, as it avoids too abrupt a shift between the open field and the mass of vegetation in the background. The grove occupies the central part of the painting and stretches like a natural barrier along the horizon. The trees present different heights, shapes, and densities, creating an irregular silhouette that adds movement. The dark greens of the interior areas combine with lighter, yellowish greens in the illuminated parts. This variety suggests the forest’s depth and the presence of leaves touched by daylight. In the upper right corner, the crown of a large tree enters the composition partially and frames the scene. Its branches and leaves form an intense mass of vegetation that seems closer to the viewer. This element breaks the general horizontality of the landscape and provides visual balance, while creating a pleasant sense of protection, as if the field were viewed from the shade of a nearby tree. The sky occupies a considerable portion of the image and presents different shades of blue, ranging from turquoise hues to lighter, softer zones. Some elongated clouds stretch horizontally and add depth to the atmosphere. The light seems to filter evenly over the landscape, illuminating the flowers and the treetops without creating overly dramatic contrasts. All of this contributes to a tranquil and pleasant ambiance. The composition conveys the sense of a mild and peaceful day in the countryside. There is no strong wind, storms, or elements that disturb the place’s calm. The vegetation seems to remain in a moment of stillness, allowing the viewer to pause and contemplate the small details of the terrain, the variety of flowers, and the succession of greens that leads toward the distance. The scene invites the reader to imagine the scent of the plants and the soft sound of nature. In addition to its visual beauty, the landscape can be interpreted as a celebration of natural cycles. The flowers represent growth and renewal, the reddish earth recalls the link between humanity and the land, and the trees in the background symbolize permanence and shelter. The broadness of the sky completes this vision of freedom and harmony, showing an environment where every element has its place within a serene balance. Overall, this painting offers a beautiful view of a flowered field surrounded by vegetation and protected by an extensive line of trees beneath a blue sky. The succession of colors, from the oranges and whites in the foreground to the deep greens of the forest, creates a balanced, luminous, and lively composition. The work conveys peace, freedom, and a connection with nature, turning a simple landscape into an invitation to pause, breathe, and enjoy the beauty of the rural world.

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