Bidspirit auction | 20th Century Catalan School

20th Century Catalan School - Rainy Day in Turrell, 1995. 20th Century Catalan School | Rainy Day in Turrell , 1995 Oil on Canvas Signed: Signed lower right “Mercade 95.” Dimensions: Framed: 62 × 54.5 cm | 24.4 × 21.5 in Artwork: 46 × 38.5 cm | 18.1 × 15.2 in Provenance: Private Collection Barcelona. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- This expressive oil on canvas captures the moody, atmospheric light of a rain-swept landscape in rural Catalonia. The composition is viewed from a forest path, looking through a frame of dense, dark foliage toward a solitary, white-washed farmhouse (masia) nestled against a looming, mist-shrouded mountain. The artist utilizes a deep, earth-toned palette of forest greens, charcoal, and ochre, punctuated by the bright, reflective white of the building’s walls. The work is signed “Mercadé” and dated ’95 in white impasto in the lower-right corner. The technique is characterized by a vigorous, almost frantic application of paint, using thick, gestural brushstrokes to convey the movement of wind and the texture of wet vegetation. Detailed inscriptions on the reverse confirm the title, date (15/10/1995), and the inventory number 3295. Housed in a substantial dark wood frame with a gold inner lip and linen mat, the piece is in excellent condition, offering a powerful example of modern Catalan landscape expressionism.