#19137 Maria Antonia Dans Boado

The composition presents a landscape rendered in a deliberately fragmented and abstracted style. Here we observe a group of trees dominating the central space, their forms reduced to dark, vertical strokes punctuated by bursts of color suggesting foliage. These are not realistically depicted; instead, they appear as gestural marks conveying an impression of density and height rather than precise botanical accuracy.
Below the trees stretches a horizontal band representing the ground or horizon line. This area is painted in muted earth tones – ochre, brown, and olive green – with patches of brighter color emerging from within, hinting at vegetation. The lower portion of the canvas displays an array of floral forms, similarly abstracted. These blooms are not rendered with botanical detail but rather as simplified shapes and splashes of red, blue, and purple.
The background is characterized by a hazy, indistinct quality achieved through layers of muted color – primarily grays and browns – that blend into one another. This creates an atmospheric effect, suggesting distance or perhaps a sense of dreamlike unreality. The overall palette leans towards somber tones, yet the scattered bursts of vibrant color prevent the work from feeling entirely bleak.
The artist’s technique appears to involve layering and scraping back paint, resulting in a textured surface that contributes to the fragmented feel of the image. Brushstrokes are visible throughout, adding to the sense of spontaneity and immediacy. The signature is placed discreetly in the lower right corner.
Subtleties within the work suggest themes of memory and loss. The abstracted forms could be interpreted as representations of a landscape recalled from memory – a place filtered through time and emotion. The muted colors and hazy background evoke a sense of melancholy, while the vibrant floral elements offer a glimmer of hope or resilience amidst this feeling. The deliberate lack of detail encourages individual interpretation, allowing viewers to project their own experiences onto the scene.