Cemetery Archway & Village Street Scene by Gloria Muñoz
Description
This evocative pair of original oil paintings by Spanish artist Gloria Muñoz explores two atmospheric views of Mediterranean life with expressive depth and painterly sensitivity. One canvas captures a solemn cemetery arch beneath towering cypress trees, where moonlight and shadow create a contemplative, spiritual ambiance. The other depicts a rustic village street with ascending path and terracotta architecture, rendered in warm siennas, muted violets, and soft sage greens. Both compositions are unified by textured impasto, confident brushwork, and a tonal balance that conveys tranquility and timeless presence. Muñoz’s ability to blend architectural solidity with emotional nuance reveals her deep connection to place and memory. These works exemplify her signature style—rooted in Catalan realism yet elevated by a poetic modern sensibility—and offer a compelling dialogue between sacred space and lived environment.
Sizes 75-52 churck gate left hand side
76.3-53.3 church garden
Artist
Gloria Muñoz (b.1949) is celebrated for her richly textured landscapes and contemplative scenes inspired by Mediterranean architecture and nature.
Artist Details
Born in Castellón and educated at the Escola de Belles Arts in Barcelona, Muñoz has established herself as a leading voice in Spanish contemporary painting. Her work often focuses on architectural motifs, sacred structures, and sunlit village corners, executed with bold brushwork and tonal harmony. Exhibited widely across Europe, her art reflects a deep sensitivity to the spiritual and emotional resonance of place.
Movements
Contemporary Spanish Realism
Artist Influenced by
Influenced by Joaquim Mir, Ramón Gaya, and the tonal traditions of Catalan Noucentisme.
Frame Condition
Each painting is housed in a slim dark wooden frame with light natural wear that complements the earthy, contemplative tone of the works.
