No. 94561475

Joan Gelis Berga (1924-1994) - Campanas entre las colinas
No. 94561475

Joan Gelis Berga (1924-1994) - Campanas entre las colinas
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to Joan Gelis Berga, which represents the harmony between traditional architecture and the mountainous landscape, capturing the stillness and soul of a village that lives at the natural rhythm of the surroundings. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
Dimensions with frame: 57x78.5x5 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 42x63.5 cm.
· Oil on board hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right.
· The piece is in good 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.
The painting will be professionally packed by an expert from IVEX, using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
Shipping will be done by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
This painting transports us to a small and charming village nestled in the heart of a mountainous valley, where the tranquility of rural life harmoniously merges with the natural majesty of the surroundings. In the center of the composition stands prominently a stone church, its pointed tower rising like a silent beacon among the slate roofs that rest peacefully around it. The simple and solid shapes of the houses, in earthy tones and aged walls, evoke the warmth of a place inhabited for generations, with the passage of time marked on its walls yet without losing the dignity of its presence.
The surrounding landscape seems to embrace the village, with gentle hills in shades of green and ochre that open up towards the majestic mountains in the background. These mountains, blurred by a blue mist that suggests distance and the freshness of the air, give the scene a sense of depth and wide perspective. On the closer slopes, the grooves of ancient paths can be seen, marks of human work on the land. The daylight bathes the valley with a warm clarity, creating subtle shadows that enhance the shapes and textures without ever breaking the overall harmony of the scene.
In the foreground, a stone wall winds naturally, defining the space between the viewer and the village, while a leaning tree, with lively branches and moving leaves, adds an organic gesture to the scene, as if its branches were caressing the clean air descending from the mountains. The surrounding vegetation is lush but orderly, composed of shrubs and trees that decorate without invading, as if each plant had found its place in this perfect balance between the natural and the built.
The sky, clear but slightly tinged with soft shades of diffuse clouds, generously lets in the light, accentuating the colors and giving the scene an almost narrative tone, as if it were the beginning of a simple story, of another day in that town where time seems to follow its own rhythm. There is no explicit human presence, but life is perceived in every corner: in the tilt of the tree, in the opening of the windows, in the dirt path that invites you to explore the place step by step, as if each stone could tell something.
Together, this painting embodies the essence of a lively and deeply evocative rural landscape, where traditional architecture, nature, and the mountainous atmosphere combine into an image of calm, memory, and rootedness. Each element is arranged with balance and care, as if the artist wanted to pay homage not only to a place but to a way of inhabiting it: simple, respectful, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
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