Demetrio Susín Barra (1949) - Juegos junto al mar

Demetrio Susín Barra (1949) – Games by the Sea – Original oil on panel Description of the work Delicate original oil painting on panel by the Spanish artist Demetrio Susín Barra, signed in pencil “Susín” in the lower left corner. The composition depicts a barefoot girl playing beside the shore, dressed in a light white dress and a wide straw hat adorned with a red ribbon. With arms outstretched and head slightly tilted, the child seems to seek balance as she walks on the wet sand, where her figure is partially reflected in the water. The scene conveys a sense of freedom, innocence, and carefree childhood, evoking summers by the sea and the bright memories of youth. Composition, brushwork and treatment of light The work stands out for its loose, spontaneous and expressive execution, close to the impressionist language and to the tradition of Spanish luminism. Susín builds the figure with quick, decisive brushstrokes, combining broad strokes of painterly material with lighter, more precise ones. Of particular interest is the treatment of the white dress, created through vertical strokes in whites, bluish tones, and grays that suggest the folds of the fabric, movement, and changes of light. The child’s face, delicately hinted with just a few strokes, contrasts with the freer and more energetic execution of the seascape. The large straw hat, resolved with luminous yellows and soft greens, constitutes the main chromatic focal point of the composition, intensified by the strong red stroke of its ribbon. The background unfolds through successive horizontal bands of bluish-grays, purples, greens, and whites, representing the sea, foam, and wet sand without resorting to overly defined drawing. One of the most accomplished details is found at the bottom of the painting, where the artist interprets the reflection of the girl’s legs on the damp surface. Through curved, broken, and differently dense brushstrokes, he suggests the instability of the water and the fleeting moment. The horizontal arrangement of the open arms, in contrast with the verticality of the body and the dress folds, provides balance and movement to the entire composition. Artistic interpretation Beyond depicting a simple beach scene, the painting can be read as an evocation of childhood and those moments of spontaneous happiness that remain in memory. The open arms suggest freedom and confidence, while the serene, almost trance-like face introduces an intimate and contemplative dimension. The reflection on the water adds a poetic component: the child’s image appears doubled momentarily, like a memory that transforms and disappears with the movement of the waves. The sensitivity of the scene and the prominence of light recall the pictorial tradition of Joaquín Sorolla, especially his depictions of children by the sea, although here resolved in a more synthetic language, with free and expressive brushwork. About the artist Demetrio Susín Barra (born 1949) is a Spanish painter, degree in Fine Arts and drawing professor. His artistic production spans different genres and formats, highlighting his interest in figurative painting, everyday scenes, and landscapes. His painting language is characterized by the spontaneity of the stroke, the simplification of forms, and a personal interpretation of light and color. In his coastal-themed compositions, aesthetic affinities with Impressionism and Mediterranean luminism can be seen, especially in the representation of children, light dresses, natural movements, and light effects on the water. The artist has a documented career on the specialized platform Artelista, where he has been listed since 2005, and his work is also present in the auction market. Characteristics of the work - Author: Demetrio Susín Barra (1949). - Descriptive title: Games by the Sea. - Technique: Oil on panel. - Work: Original painting, unique piece. - Signature: Signed in pencil “Susín” at the lower left. - Measurements of the painting: 18 × 13 cm, without frame. - Orientation: Vertical. - Origin: Spain. - Framing: Ornamental gilded frame, inspired by Baroque and Rococo, with abundant relief decoration, vegetal motifs and scrollwork. The gilded frame enhances the brightness of the dress and the warm tones of the hat, creating an appealing contrast with the blues and grays of the sea landscape. A small-format work of notable expressiveness, especially interesting for the freshness of its execution, the delicacy of the child’s theme, and its evocation of Spanish coastal painting.

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