29451 Jesús Helguera Ausencia (1910-1971)

The artwork presents a landscape dominated by a meandering stream cutting through a broad expanse of meadow. The composition is structured around this waterway, which serves as a visual guide leading the eye towards distant hills that rise gently on the horizon. A dense cluster of trees occupies the left foreground, their foliage rendered in varying shades of green and blue, suggesting depth and shadow. To the right, a solitary tree mirrors the arrangement on the left, creating a sense of balance within the scene.
The palette is characterized by muted earth tones – ochres, browns, and tans – which define the meadow’s grasses and vegetation. These warm hues contrast with the cooler blues and purples that permeate the sky and are reflected in the waters surface. The artist employed a loose, impressionistic style; brushstrokes are visible and contribute to a sense of atmospheric perspective. Details are softened, prioritizing an overall mood over precise representation.
The light source appears to be diffused, likely originating from behind the cloud cover that obscures much of the sky. This creates a soft, even illumination across the landscape, minimizing harsh shadows and contributing to a tranquil atmosphere. The water’s surface is not depicted as still but rather with subtle ripples, suggesting a gentle current.
Subtly, theres an implication of transition or change. The muted colors and overcast sky evoke a sense of melancholy or introspection. The vastness of the meadow and the distant hills suggest themes of solitude and contemplation within nature. The artist’s choice to focus on this particular moment – a quiet, almost still scene – implies a reverence for the natural world and its inherent beauty, even in its understated form. The signature at the bottom right corner indicates an authorial presence, grounding the work within a specific artistic vision.