Bartolome Sastre

"Formentor" Majorca Coastal Scene

This vivid coastal scene captures the sandy shores and lush vegetation along the edge of Cala Del Mal Pas. The play of light suggests an enchanting evening ambiance, with the sky cas...

Pep Suari (b. 1957, Spanish) Title: Mallorca Series, I Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 20" x 16" Markings: Signed LR "Suari" Gallery Wrapped

Mediterranean Coastal Landscape Mallorca Seascape Impressionist Oil Painting Artist: Josep Solé Pujol (1919-2000) Title: Mallorca Coastal Landscape Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 54 x 65 cm (21.3 x 25.6 in) Signature: Signed lower left Date: Circa 1965 Condition: Good overall condition consistent with age Frame: Unframed Style: Impressionist, Mediterranean Landscape Origin: Spain Description A luminous Mediterranean coastal landscape painted by Spanish artist Josep Solé Pujol, capturing the tranquil beauty of the Mallorcan coastline. The composition presents a secluded cove framed by rugged cliffs and crystalline turquoise waters, bathed in the warm light characteristic of the Balearic Islands. Solé Pujol employs fluid brushwork and subtle atmospheric transitions to create a scene that feels both spontaneous and timeless. The painting successfully combines the freshness of plein-air observation with a refined impressionistic sensitivity. The interplay of sunlight across the rocks, sea and sky creates an inviting sense of calm, while the vibrant palette evokes the unmistakable charm of the Mediterranean. Works depicting Mallorca remain highly sought after among collectors of Spanish landscape painting due to their decorative appeal, universal subject matter and enduring connection to one of Europe's most celebrated artistic destinations. An attractive example of mid-century Spanish Mediterranean painting, ideal for collectors seeking coastal art, seaside interiors and authentic European landscape works. Biography Josep Solé Pujol (1919-2000) was a Spanish painter known for his Mediterranean landscapes, coastal views and atmospheric interpretations of the Spanish countryside. His work reflects a strong connection to the light, color and natural beauty of the Mediterranean region. Throughout his career he developed a recognizable style characterized by expressive brushwork, harmonious color relationships and a poetic approach to landscape painting. His works continue to attract collectors interested in twentieth-century Spanish art and Mediterranean decorative painting. Artistic Inspiration This work recalls the Mediterranean vision of painters such as Joaquín Sorolla, Hermen Anglada Camarasa and Santiago Rusiñol through its treatment of light, atmosphere and coastal scenery. The composition also resonates with the tradition of European impressionist seascapes that celebrate color, tranquility and the relationship between land and sea. Mediterranean painting, Mallorca painting...

Mediterranean Coastal Landscape near Cadaqués, Port Lligat Costa Brava Oil Painting, Textured Spanish Impressionist Seascape Artist: Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje Title: Punta de la Guineu (Port Lligat) Medium: Oil on canvas Date: 1975 (as indicated on the reverse) Dimensions: Height: 54 cm (21.3 in) Width: 73 cm (28.7 in) Signature: Signed lower left. Inscription: Titled “Punta de la Guineu (Port Lligat)” on the reverse. Frame: Unframed. Condition: Very good condition. Stable paint layer with preserved impasto and vibrant colors. Origin: Spain. Expressive Mediterranean coastal landscape depicting Punta de la Guineu near Port Lligat, the small bay outside Cadaqués on the Costa Brava in northeastern Spain. The composition unfolds through layered horizontal planes that guide the viewer’s eye from the richly textured foreground vegetation toward the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean and the soft violet hills of the distant coastline. This structural clarity reflects the painter’s strong sense of composition and his deep familiarity with the landscapes of the Empordà region. Executed with thick impasto and generous palette-knife work, the foreground vegetation and rocky terrain reveal a highly tactile surface. The textured brushwork contrasts beautifully with the smoother treatment of the sea, creating a dynamic interplay between matter, light and atmosphere. The palette is characteristic of Mediterranean painting: warm ochres and earthy tones evoke the dry coastal terrain while luminous blues capture the clarity of the sea. Subtle violet and mauve tones in the distant hills introduce depth and atmospheric perspective. Scenes of the Costa Brava hold particular appeal for collectors and interior designers, as they evoke the unique landscape associated with the artistic heritage of Cadaqués and Port Lligat, famously linked to the environment of Salvador Dalí. This painting is a strong example of the artist’s mature landscape style, combining expressive texture, balanced composition and the distinctive light of the Mediterranean coast. Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje was a Spanish painter born in El Masnou near Barcelona. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona and later continued his training under the painter Josep Roca-Sastre. Pagans developed a distinctive pictorial language rooted in Mediterranean figurative painting. His works often focus on coastal landscapes of Catalonia, urban scenes and still lifes, characterized by thick impasto, expressive palette-knife technique and a refined sensitivity to Mediterranean light. Throughout his career he exhibited in numerous galleries in Barcelona, Girona, Paris and London, establishing a strong reputation within the Catalan figurative painting tradition of the second half of the twentieth century. His paintings are appreciated today for their material richness and their evocative interpretations of Mediterranean landscapes. Mediterranean landscape Costa Brava painting Cadaqués landscape Spanish coastal painting Mediterranean seascape textured oil painting palette knife painting European landscape...