Marià, Boy with Breakfast, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas depicting a young man seated at a table, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and blue shirt, accompanied … Read more Oil on canvas depicting a young man seated at a table, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and blue shirt, accompanied by a variety of food items: bread, apples, nuts, cured meats, and a terracotta wine jug. The subject gazes to the side with a calm, contemplative expression, while his hand rests naturally around a cup, creating a harmonious blend between portraiture and still life. The artist demonstrates careful observation and technique, especially in the rendering of textures — from the crisp folds of the shirt to the glazed surface of the fruit and ceramics. The composition is both structured and relaxed, suggesting training in figurative academic painting, with clear influences from Spanish and Catalan realism of the early to mid-20th century. The painting is signed “Marià” in the lower left corner, a Catalan male name. While further biographical information has yet to be confirmed, the existence of multiple works points to a consistent, regionally grounded artistic practice. Gold frame with visible wear and paint loss along the lower edge and corners, consistent with age. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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