José Dalmau Campos (1953) - El rostro oculto

Pictura Gallery presents this magnificent artwork by José Dalmau, depicting an abstract figure resembling a mask or a symbolic face, surrounded by warm shapes and tones that evoke mystery and antiquity. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys. · Dimensions of the work: 92x73x2 cm. · Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the left corner of the work, Dalmau. · The piece is in good conservation 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 with the actual item in color, scale, and details. The artwork will be professionally packaged by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself. Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available. This painting presents an abstract, vertical composition in which a face or mask of enigmatic forms seems to emerge. The central figure is built from a dark, irregular, elongated silhouette, crowned by a large black shape that recalls a headdress or a shadow cast over the head. In the center a wide circle stands out, surrounded by a dark outline, which can evoke an eye, a frontal face, or a symbol. The image does not seek to describe a figure literally: its features are suggested through blotches, reliefs, and geometric shapes, leaving space for each viewer to imagine their own character. Around that circle, several rounded elements of different sizes appear, some with small reddish markings inside. Their arrangement recalls eyes, medallions, or signs placed on the face, though they can also be understood as symbolic details without a single interpretation. Further down, the shapes become fragmentary and angular: dark lines cross with ochre zones and small light areas, as if the figure gradually dissolves into the background. This combination of recognizable and abstract elements adds mystery to the scene and makes the gaze return again and again to discover new nuances. The background is dominated by a golden yellow that envelops the composition and creates a strong contrast with the browns, blacks, and dark greens of the figure. On both sides, vertical bands in pink and reddish tones can be seen, framing the central motif and accentuating the height of the image. Some areas are covered by small marks and color changes that break the uniformity of the space and give it an ancient feel, almost like a wall or a symbol preserved for a long time. The warm palette brings a earthy energy, while the deep tones concentrate the visual weight in the center. The composition maintains a balance between the stability of the vertical axis and the freedom of the forms. The background lines rise and fall with a certain regularity, while the main figure moves more irregularly, tilting and opening to the sides. The circular shapes introduce pauses within that structure, and the small reddish dots act as accents that draw attention. The visual surface, dense and marked, reinforces the impression that we are looking at an emblem, an ancestral character, or a protective presence. Without offering a closed narrative, the painting suggests a world full of symbols and memory. Overall, the work conveys an intense, mysterious, and deeply evocative atmosphere. The central figure seems to sit between portrait, mask, and sign, while the golden and earthy tones make it stand out as an ancient presence within an almost ceremonial space. The combination of circles, bands, and fragmented shapes allows for multiple readings: it may recall an imaginary face, a totem, or a symbolic figure guarding an unknown story. Its strength lies precisely in that ambiguity and in the way it transforms simple shapes into an image rich in character.

Stima:€500

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