Antoni Ros I Güell (1877-1954) - Large Symbolist Landscape

- Oil on canvas. - The symbolist landscape imagined by the Catalan artist Antoni Ros i Guell around 1900, under the influence of Art Nouveau, depicts a captivating scene, imbued with melancholy and poetry. In the foreground, a river meanders gently, its water reflecting the golden light of the setting sun. The undulations of the surface create plays of light, where each burst of gold seems a promise of eternity. The banks of the river are lined with majestic trees whose leaves take on shades of orange, red and yellow, characteristic of autumn. These trees, with a graceful and sinuous silhouette, have almost human curves, a signature of Art Nouveau, where nature and the organic blend intimately. The horizon is bathed in a warm and soft light, a setting sun that colors the sky with pink, purple and orange shades, creating an almost unreal atmosphere. In this setting, the clouds seem to stretch slowly, carrying an ephemeral lightness. The landscape is saturated with symbolism, suggesting both the idea of the passage of time and the serenity it provides. The artist uses fluid lines and soft shapes, with a touch of stylization, transforming nature into a painting where each element is harmoniously integrated into a unified whole. In the distant mist, the mountains are barely outlined, like a promise of mystery. The composition of the work is both fluid and cut, with plant and organic forms enveloping the landscape, suggesting the idea of a deep connection between man and nature. The colors are rich, but never saturated, creating an intimate and melancholic atmosphere, perfect for the expression of emotions and dreams characteristic of Symbolism. The whole scene is both realistic and dreamlike, a fusion of natural beauty and imagination, like an invitation to silent contemplation. - Unframed image dimensions: 128 x 92 cm / 160 x 125 cm with amazing golden frame. - It comes from a private collection of paintings in Barcelona.