2005
Rafael Duran Benet was a Catalan painter. He began painting during adolescence, by the hand of his uncle, who had the same name, and who received influences in his characteristic chromatic conception, and the artists Manolo Hugué and Rafael Llmona. In the 50s, he settled in Cadaqués, where his work acquired a marked Mediterranean character and where he treated artists like Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso. In 1958, he presented his first solo exhibition, in the Sala Vayreda in Barcelona. Then there would be 30 more, mainly in Barcelona (many in Sala Parés, to which he was linked all his life), Madrid and Cadaqués. In 2011, the City Council of his home city dedicated a retrospective in the Sala Muncunill. Benet also participated in numerous group exhibitions in Barcelona, Paris, London, Houston and Los Angeles, among others. Throughout his trajectory, he obtained several awards, among which the Henri Forman prize of the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts of Paris, in 1980. The favorite themes of Benet were landscapes, marinas and still lifes, with a style close to Impressionism and a particular treatment of color. The Museum of Terrassa has two works by Benet in his funds.
Robledo Spain oil painting spanish landscape european art
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**TECHNICAL SHEET** - **Author:** Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015) - **Title:** Robledo - **Technique:** Oil on canvas mounted on board - **Dimensions:** 13 x 16 in - **Framed:** No -...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Cadaques oil painting Spain spanish mediterranean european landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet** Title: Cadaqués Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 13 x 16 inches (33 x 41 cm) Year: Un...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Mediterranean Palermo Architectural Landscape, Sicily, Italian Cityscape Oil
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mediterranean Palermo Architectural Landscape, Sicily, Italian Cityscape Oil Painting Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 – Barcelona, 2015) Title: Palermo, Sicily Date: 2002...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Spanish Mediterranean Hill Town Landscape Oil Painting Post-Impressionist Style
By Josep Moscardo
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 61 × 46 cm (24.02 × 18.11 in) Signature: Signed lower area Date: 1977 Condition: Very good. Stable canvas and well-preserved paint layer. Framed: No. The painting is currently unframed. Style: Post-Impressionist Subject: Mediterranean hill town landscape Expressive Mediterranean landscape depicting a historic Spanish hill town crowned by a fortified structure overlooking clustered white and terracotta buildings. The composition is constructed through energetic, visible brushwork and a vibrant palette of warm earth tones contrasted with an intense blue sky. The artist organizes the architecture in rhythmic planes that guide the viewer’s eye upward toward the monumental structure dominating the skyline. The painting reflects the Mediterranean post-impressionist tradition, where color and structure take precedence over strict realism, resulting in a lively and decorative interpretation of the landscape. Works of this kind are particularly sought after for interior design projects thanks to their warm palette, architectural subject matter and timeless Mediterranean atmosphere. An attractive original painting combining decorative strength with the charm of mid-20th-century Spanish landscape painting. Josep Moscardó (Barcelona, 1953) is a Spanish painter, sculptor and draftsman associated with the Mediterranean post-impressionist tradition. His work is characterized by vibrant color, spontaneous brushwork and a strong interest in landscape and architectural subjects. Throughout his career he has portrayed scenes from Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and other European locations, developing a style that balances expressive color with structural composition. Alongside his painting practice, he has also explored sculpture and drawing, expanding his artistic language into three-dimensional forms. His paintings appear regularly in galleries and private collections and are appreciated for their decorative strength and Mediterranean character. Spanish landscape Mediterranean landscape Spanish village painting...
Canvas, Oil
Mediterranean Town Square Painting Church Plaza Catalonia Spain Large Oil canvas
By Josep Moscardo
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mediterranean Town Square Painting Church Plaza Catalonia Spain Large Oil on Canvas Artist: Josep Moscardó (1953–) Title: Plaza de Santa María, Mataró Year: 2003 Medium: Oil on canv...
Canvas, Oil
Spanish Village Street with Blossoming Tree Mediterranean Oil Painting Landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Spanish Village Street with Blossoming Tree Mediterranean Oil Painting Landscape Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) Title: Spanish Village Street with Blossoming Tree Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: 53 × 64 cm / 20.9 × 25.2 in Signature: Signed lower right Date: c.1980 Framing: Unframed Condition: Good overall condition with minor signs of age consistent with time. Surface stable and well preserved. Style: Post-Impressionism, Mediterranean Landscape Description Beautiful original oil on panel by celebrated Catalan painter Rafael Duran Benet depicting a peaceful Mediterranean village bathed in soft natural light. Whitewashed houses, terracotta roofs and a flowering tree create an intimate architectural composition that perfectly captures the timeless charm of rural Spain. Executed with energetic yet controlled brushwork, the painting displays Duran Benet's remarkable sensitivity to colour, atmosphere and perspective. The cool blue mountains on the horizon contrast beautifully with the warm façades and earthy tones of the village, while the blossoming branches frame the scene with freshness and movement. Rafael Duran Benet is admired for his evocative landscapes inspired by Catalonia and the Mediterranean coast. His paintings combine strong chromatic harmony with expressive post-impressionist handling, making them highly decorative while retaining genuine artistic quality. Works depicting traditional Spanish villages remain among the artist's most sought-after subjects, appealing to collectors of Mediterranean, Spanish and European twentieth-century painting. This piece would complement both classic and contemporary interiors and represents an excellent example of modern Catalan landscape painting. Biography Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931-Barcelona, 2015) was a distinguished Catalan painter and nephew of the renowned artist and critic Rafael Benet. He trained under the sculptor Manolo Hugué and developed a highly personal artistic language rooted in the Mediterranean tradition. Throughout his career he became known for his luminous landscapes, coastal scenes, village views, gardens and still lifes. His vibrant palette, expressive brushwork and ability to capture Mediterranean light earned him recognition among collectors of modern Spanish art. His works are represented in numerous private collections in Spain and abroad. Artistic Inspiration This composition recalls the poetic Mediterranean landscapes of Joaquim Mir, Josep Amat and Ramon de Capmany while maintaining Rafael Duran Benet's unmistakable personality. The quiet village street, flowering tree and subtle mountain backdrop celebrate the beauty of everyday Mediterranean life through a refined post-impressionist vision rich in colour, light and atmosphere. Rafael Duran Benet, Spanish landscape, Mediterranean village, Spanish village painting...
Oil, Board
Toledo Spain Nicely Framed Impressionist Antique Cityscape Street Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Spanish impressionist cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a silver leaf wood molding. Excellent co...
Oil, Board
Large oil of a Mediterranean Town circa 1960's well listed artist
By Peter Collins ARCA
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine, large oil by Modern British artist Peter Collins (1923-2001). Mediterranean Village scene circa 1960's oil on canvas 51cmx76.5cm Good quality giltwood frame 66cmx90cm View of a Mediterranean coastal town with a Chapel and palm tree lined streets. The colour palette suggests a hazey morning light, lemon yellows, greens and orange browns. Figures and a donkey walk along a side road. Most likely painted en plein air. Wonderful technique and paint surface. Signed lower right Good condition. Peter Collins' large oils make up $9,600 USD hammer price at auction. Viewing available in our town centre gallery. Worldwide shipping Peter Colins' painting career started soon after the war when he became a part-time tutor at St Martin’s School of Art before winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Art where he studied from 1947-50. In 1961 he opened Balcome Studios in Sussex, where, apart from his own paintings, he showed work by Freud, Sickert and Matthew Smith...
Oil
French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Spanish Hill Top Ancient Med Village
By Georges Bordonove
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hill Top Village (Spain) signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 26 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large p...
Oil
Cordoba, Impressionist Oil Painting by Diane Monet
By Diane Monet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hanging off of the white stucco facade, pots and baskets of lush flowers frame the balconies and stone streets of the Andalusian city. Cordoba Diane Monet, American Oil on Canvas, s...
Oil
Whites Houses Mijas, Spanish Landscape Art, Original Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
White Houses Mijas is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. This painting began as a Plein Air sketch and was developed in the Studio. I love these traditional Spanish villages, and on this spring day they looked so impressive. The striking contrast of blue sky against the white houses, with their traditional blue pots...
Canvas, Oil
1960s Impressionist Oil Painting of Mallorca Landscape, 81x100 cm
By Rafael Salvá Balaguer
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior Estado de conservación bueno La obra se presenta sin enmarcar Medidas obra: 82 cm altura x 94 cm ancho. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::...
Oil
