Village landscape with figure - Miguel Ángel Echauri (b. 1927, Pamplona, Spain)

Artist: Miguel Ángel Echauri (b. 1927, Pamplona, Spain)

Date: (Unknown, likely mid-to-late 20th century)

Frame Size:

• Width: 107 cm
• Height: 91 cm

Medium: Oil on canvas

Description:
This painting by Miguel Ángel Echauri is a moody and atmospheric depiction of a rural landscape, featuring scattered buildings in an earthy, ochre-toned setting. A winding path leads through the scene, lending depth and perspective to the composition. The color palette is characteristic of Echauri’s work, dominated by muted browns, yellows, and grays, enhancing the stark and somewhat surreal atmosphere. His signature use of chiaroscuro—strong contrasts between light and shadow—creates a dramatic interplay between the architecture and surrounding terrain.

A solitary figure appears in the lower left portion of the painting, walking along the rugged path, adding a subtle human element to the otherwise desolate landscape.

Signature:
The bottom right corner features the artist's signature, "M. Echauri", executed in dark pigment against the lighter background.

Artist Biography

Miguel Ángel Echauri (b. 1927) is a Spanish painter known for his realistic and moody representations of landscapes and still lifes. His training under the Navarrese painter Javier Ciga shaped his disciplined approach to composition and his restrained, earthy color palette. Echauri's work often exhibits a strong sense of solitude and contemplation, achieved through his use of shadow and high contrast.

Having spent several years in Latin America, particularly in Uruguay and Argentina, his exposure to different landscapes influenced his visual language. His work is included in significant collections, including the Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales in Montevideo, Uruguay, and the Miguel Echauri Foundation in Pamplona, Spain.

Exhibitions & Collections

• 1965 – First solo exhibition, Madrid, Spain
• 1968 – Solo exhibition, Madrid, Spain
• 2009 – Retrospective at Museo de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
• Permanent Collection – Miguel Echauri Foundation, Pamplona, Spain
• Various group and solo exhibitions throughout Spain and Latin America

Comparable Auction Record – Lot #153

• Lot Number: 153
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 81 x 100 cm
• Hammer Price: €5,500
• Estimate: €4,200
• Auction House: Durán, Madrid, Spain
• Auction Date: January 23, 2007
• Details: Signed "M. Echauri" lower right

Provenance & Market Insights

Echauri’s works continue to attract interest in the auction market. His paintings, particularly those depicting rural landscapes and architectural compositions, are consistently sought after by collectors. The €5,500 hammer price for Lot #153 in 2007 serves as a strong historical benchmark for paintings of similar size and medium.