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Tutte le aste / Altro / Baptiste Corbin (1942) - Lloret de Mar
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Baron Corbin, depicting a castle of medieval appearance perched on a rocky promontory and surrounded by vegetation, beside a bright beach bathed by blue and turquoise waters. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys. · Dimensions of the work: 32x42x1 cm. · Oil on paper hand-signed by the artist in the lower left, Corbin. · The piece is in good condition. The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona. Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the real article in color, scale, and details. The painting will be professionally packed by IVEX (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), 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 carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping is available. This painting features a luminous coastal view dominated by a castle with a medieval look that rises above a rocky promontory beside the sea. The construction, surrounded by a lush mass of trees, overlooks a small beach of golden sand toward which successive white and blue-tinged waves advance. The elevated tower, the ramparts, the rocks and the wide expanse of the sky create a scene of strong visual impact, where history and nature coexist within a serene, bright, and deeply Mediterranean atmosphere. The composition is organized by a clear opposition between land and sea. The architectural complex and the vegetation occupy mostly the left half, while the open waters and the sky extend to the right. This distribution conveys balance and allows the eye to move from the beach to the horizon. The beach begins in the left foreground and curves gently toward the promontory. Its shape creates a wide diagonal that directs attention toward the buildings. The sand appears damp near the water and warmer and drier inland. The colors of the beach combine ochres, browns, yellows, grays, and delicate pink and violet reflections. Some dark areas suggest moisture, shadows, or small irregularities of the terrain. This chromatic diversity prevents the sand from being perceived as a uniform surface. The line of the shore is defined by a succession of white waves advancing diagonally. The foam extends across the beach in wide, luminous curves, creating intense movement in the foreground. These shapes guide the eye from the lower area toward the base of the promontory. The waves appear at different moments along their journey. Some have already washed onto the sand, while others begin to rise over the waters. This repetition conveys the constant rhythm of the sea and adds dynamism to the scene. The water near the shore shows greens, turquoise, light blues and small white reflections. These tones suggest transparency and shallow depth. The light seems to penetrate the surface and reveal changes in the seabed. Further away, the sea takes on deep, intense blues. A dark horizontal line marks the meeting with the sky and establishes a sense of breadth. This gradation from coastal greens to horizon blues noticeably increases depth. In the right foreground there are dark areas that could correspond to submerged rocks or shadows beneath the water. Deep greens, blacks, browns and blues contrast with the white foam. This chromatic difference reinforces the energy of the waves. The sea surface is traversed by numerous horizontal and diagonal lines. The whites suggest foam and reflections, while the greens and violets mark currents and depth changes. The sea appears alive, but not threatening. In the middle-right area several rocks rise from the water. Their irregular shapes are built with grays, browns, yellows, whites and blacks. The foam surrounds them and underscores the constant contact between stone and sea. The rock closest to the promontory presents a bright, clear surface. Another, a little farther to the right, shows a dark, pointed silhouette. This alternation provides variety and visually elongates the coastline toward the horizon. The rocks function as a transition between the solidity of the cliff and the open expanse of the sea. They seem to be fragments detached from the coast yet still maintaining a visual relationship with it. Their presence adds depth and character to the landscape. The promontory occupies the central area and extends into the water with a raised rocky mass. Its walls display greens, yellows, ochers, grays and browns. Light concentrates on certain surfaces, allowing the irregularities to be perceived. The base of the cliff is partially covered by foam and greenish waters. Some areas appear dark and moist, while others receive yellowish reflections. The contrast reveals the ongoing action of the sea on the rock. A clear wall runs along the top of the promontory. Its horizontal line separates the vegetation from the cliff and seems to protect the enclosure. Cream, white, green and ocher tones allow the construction to blend with the stone. The wall shows small changes in height and some dark openings. These details suggest a defensive system or an elevated path that leads to the castle. Its route guides the eye from the lower buildings to the tower. On the left side several buildings with a historic look gather together. Their facades feature yellows, ochers, creams and small reddish reflections. The geometric shapes contrast with the irregularity of the trees and the terrain. Some constructions have elevated finishes and small arched openings. Others are partially obscured by vegetation. This overlapping suggests a complex ensemble consisting of outbuildings, courtyards, walls and access routes. The light-colored walls receive warm illumination that makes them one of the brightest spots in the landscape. The shaded areas are resolved with violets, greens and browns. This alternation provides volume and emphasizes the ancient character of the enclosure. Above the lower buildings rises the main tower. Its tall, slender body dominates the coastal profile and stands out clearly against the blue sky. The verticality of the tower acts as the architectural axis of the composition. The tower features a rounded or cylindrical upper part, accompanied by another block of castellated appearance. This combination reinforces its fortified look. The small dark openings suggest windows or watch posts. The colors of the tower combine pale yellows, creams, whites and greenish reflections. The light seems to concentrate especially on its frontal side, while the lateral areas remain in shadow. This contrast makes it stand out among the foliage. The construction seems to rise directly on the rock and vegetation. Its elevated position conveys vigilance, protection and visual dominance over the sea. From its windows one could imagine an extensive panorama of the coast. The tower also introduces a narrative dimension. It may evoke stories of ancient guardians, travelers, sailors or inhabitants who watched for years the arrival of ships. Its presence transforms the beach into a landscape full of memory. Vegetation surrounds the castle completely and covers much of the promontory. The tree crowns display deep greens, blacks, blue-toned grays and small yellow reflections. This natural mass creates a strong contrast with the light walls. In the upper left, the trees form a large shaded surface. The canopies overlap and partially hide the sky and the buildings. Their density conveys freshness and visually protects the architectural complex. Some areas of the foliage receive small bright reflections that suggest sunlight. Yellowish greens blend with browns and ochers, adding variety. The trees seem to grow freely around the architecture. The relationship between vegetation and castle is especially harmonious. The buildings do not appear isolated or dominating the landscape, but emerge among the trees. This integration gives the place a mysterious and romantic look. Behind the tower stretches an intensely blue sky. Its clarity allows the architectural silhouette to stand out strongly. The blue becomes slightly lighter toward the right, establishing a gentle transition to the horizon. On the right side several clouds appear in white, violet and pink tones. Their broad, diffuse shapes add movement and prevent the sky from appearing uniform. The pink reflections introduce warmth and converse with the tones of the beach. A lighter cloud seems to be behind the tower, creating a halo that accentuates its height. Other violet forms are scattered over the sea. This arrangement visually balances the large mass of vegetation on the left. The overall light appears to correspond to a sunny day, perhaps during a clear morning or a bright afternoon. The castle, the sand and the foam receive warm illumination, while the foliage and the deep waters retain cooler shadows. The color range combines blues and greens with yellows, ochers and whites. The first convey freshness and depth; the second convey light and warmth. The violets and pinks act as unifying tones between the sky, water and sand. The composition guides the gaze along several paths. The curve of the beach leads toward the buildings; the waves carry toward the rocks; the wall climbs toward the tower; and the horizon finally opens the view to the sea. The absence of human figures intensifies the monumentality of the castle and the serenity of the coast. Yet the architecture preserves a strong historical presence. The place seems inhabited by memories even though no people are present. The empty beach conveys calm and isolation. It seems a protected, secluded corner where the viewer could walk along the water and contemplate the castle. This sense of intimacy makes the landscape particularly welcoming. The castle can be interpreted as a symbol of permanence and memory. Its walls have withstood the passage of time, while the sea continues to change with each wave. The coexistence of stone and water creates a powerful symbolic opposition. The sea represents movement, freedom and renewal. Its waves advance toward the shore and break on the sand. In front of them, the tower remains firm, watching the horizon from its elevated position. Vegetation acts as a mediating element. The trees change with the seasons, but also protect and enfold the buildings. Their presence unites the permanence of stone with the movement of the sea. The scene may evoke tales of journeys and returns. The tower seems to serve as a reference point for those navigating near the coast. The rocks and promontory mark the entrance to the small beach and turn the place into a natural refuge. The work also celebrates the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline: turquoise waters, warm sand, abundant vegetation, historic buildings and a bright sky. All these elements come together in a cheerful and evocative image. Overall, this precious painting offers a magnificent view of a castle perched on a rocky promontory beside a small Mediterranean beach, where white waves advance on the sand and surround the nearby rocks. The illuminated tower, the walls, the lush vegetation, the blue and turquoise waters and the sky speckled with pink clouds build a scene full of depth, history and beauty. The harmony between architecture and nature transforms the landscape into an evocation of freedom, permanence and mystery in the face of the vast sea."
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