Contrallum a Cadaqués – Beach Scene with Boat by Josep Munné Graupera

This exceptional large oil painting, Contrallum a Cadaqués (2006), is an original work by the Catalan artist Josep Munné Graupera (1933–2016). Executed in oil on canvas, the painting masterfully captures the serene glow of afternoon light along the shores of Cadaqués—a town long celebrated for its artistic heritage.

In the foreground, a traditional fishing boat is rendered with rich, textured brushwork and moored in a sweeping shadow, while bathers and children animate the shoreline under a luminous Mediterranean sky. Munné’s skillful handling of light and atmosphere, hallmarks of the Catalan Luminist tradition, is evident throughout the composition.

With its impressive scale and harmonious palette, this piece makes a striking focal point in both contemporary and traditional interiors. It is signed by the artist on the front and inscribed and dated on the verso, ensuring authenticity and provenance.

Details

• Artist: Josep Munné Graupera (1933–2016)

• Title: Contrallum a Cadaqués

• Year: 2006

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Signature: Signed lower right; signed, titled, and dated on the verso

• Style / Movement: Catalan Luminism, Post-Impressionism

• Subject: Mediterranean coastal scene, figures on a beach, Cadaqués