Josep Oriol, Cloister, 1950s, Oil on Panel

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Oil on panel “cloister”, josep oriol, catalan school, 20th century – catalonia, spain

a magnificent oil on panel attributed to … Read more Oil on panel “cloister”, josep oriol, catalan school, 20th century – catalonia, spain

a magnificent oil on panel attributed to the catalan painter josep oriol, created in spain during the second half of the 20th century. It depicts an architectural scene that appears to be a cloister dominated by arches and columns that structure the composition. The brushwork is loose and impasto, with layers that add texture and density to the surfaces, especially the walls and vegetation. A warm range of ochres, siennas, and pinks is used, nuanced by greens and violets. The perspective is slightly tilted, which lends dynamism and a sense of movement to the viewer; the vanishing point is suggested rather than defined, reinforcing the impressionistic and spontaneous character of the whole.

josep oriol jansana (1913-1993) was a painter belonging to the catalan school, active during the first half of the 20th century, and linked to the post-impressionist tradition of his region. Trained by nolasc valls and at the llotja school, he received instruction from mariano pidelaserra. He held his first solo exhibition in barcelona in 1935. Due to world war ii, josep oriol was unable to travel to europe for his residency, so he went to morocco on a scholarship in 1944. Around 1945, he joined the "la campana de sant gervasi" group, made up of catalan and foreign artists. It was in this gathering that the dau al set group, which revitalized post-war catalan painting, began. Antoni tàpies and joan brossa met there. Among the regulars at the gathering were three artists from valls's school: eduardo castell, josep busquets, and jordi mercadé.

his work is characterized by a profound interest in architecture and urban landscapes, approached with a sensitive eye for light and materials. Josep oriol belonged to a generation that, influenced by noucentisme and impressionism, sought to harmonize pictorial modernity with mediterranean identity. He was an heir to the generation of 1917, in a style derived from fauvism and at times quite expressionist. His output, both in oil and drawing, reflects a constant search for balance between structure and emotion, between the construction of space and the vibrancy of the brushstroke.

category: painting

technique/support: oil on panel

title: “cloister”

artist: attributed to josep oriol (1913-1993)

school: catalan school

period: 20th century

country of origin: catalonia, spain

overall dimensions: 37 x 28.5 x 2 cm

dimensions without frame: 32 x 25 cm 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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