Figures in Red Forest – Attributed to Jacoba Martínez Millán

Description
This evocative mixed media composition, signed and dated 2002, is attributed to Jacoba Martínez Millán and presents a surreal vision of two intertwined figures floating within a vivid forest of crimson and ochre. The scene radiates warmth and motion, as blurred washes of red and green bleed into textured paper, giving the trees a flame-like intensity. Black calligraphic lines suggest trunks and limbs, anchoring the ethereal bodies mid-air—perhaps dancers, lovers, or spirits. A vertical streak of green bisects the image like a beam of light, offering balance and mystique. With its lyrical abstraction and emotionally charged palette, the painting recalls the expressive traditions of post-war Spanish modernism. Ideal for collectors seeking rare and soulful compositions, and a striking choice for interior designers aiming to bring symbolic depth and saturated warmth into sophisticated living spaces.

Artist
Attributed to Jacoba Martínez Millán (b.1943), a Spanish artist noted for expressive figuration.

Artist Details
Though unsigned in full certainty, the piece bears stylistic and technical affinities with works by Jacoba Martínez Millán—known for her emotive lines, rich color fields, and symbolic interplay of figures and landscape. Her practice bridges figuration and abstraction, drawing from Spain’s lyrical modernist tradition.

Movements
Lyrical Abstraction

Artist Influence by
Influenced by the poetic abstraction of Joan Miró and Antoni Clavé.

Frame Condition
Set in a simple, dark-stained wooden frame with light surface wear, enhancing the warmth and vintage feel of the composition.