Large Pastel Modernist Village Landscape – Garcia Pitarch - Oil on canvas

Description
This serene composition by Garcia Pitarch (Valencia, 1910–1992) captures a tranquil hillside village bathed in violet light, its terracotta roofs and silvered trees reflected in calm water. The artist’s confident yet delicate brushwork and refined sense of colour create a meditative atmosphere that balances structure with lyricism. Subdued shades of lilac, green, and blue interlace harmoniously, while the rhythmic arrangement of buildings and foliage evokes quiet order and spatial depth. Pitarch’s refined palette and soft illumination reflect his mastery of tonal modulation within the mid-20th-century Catalan modernist tradition, merging impressionist sensitivity with formal restraint. The result is an elegant and contemplative landscape that conveys both calm and sophistication.

Artist
Garcia Pitarch (Valencia, 1910–1992) was a Spanish painter celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes and refined tonal balance.

Artist Details
Born in Valencia, Garcia Pitarch was active within the Catalan modernist movement and is known for his lyrical depictions of rural Spain. His work blends impressionist influence with structured modern composition, emphasising harmony, light, and a poetic sense of place. Through his nuanced use of colour and balanced forms, Pitarch achieved a distinctive serenity that situates his art among the refined landscape painters of his generation.

Movements
Modern Catalan Landscape

Artist Influenced by
Influenced by Joaquim Mir and the lyrical modernism of the Escola de Barcelona.

Frame Condition
Presented in a high-quality wooden frame with linen mount, in excellent vintage condition showing only minor wear consistent with age.