Three Masterpieces by Navarro Llorens: Light, Journey, and Tradition
Discover three essential works by Valencian painter José Navarro Llorens, where color, atmosphere, and emotion come to life in every brushstroke.
The FUNDOS Collection preserves three oil paintings by José Navarro Llorens, a remarkable Valencian artist whose work showcases his mastery of light, color, and the depiction of both local and exotic scenes.
The Essence of the Mediterranean
Set in the idyllic Granadella Cove, one of Spain’s most beautiful coastal spots, Navarro Llorens captures two figures fishing with their hands. The vibrant color palette floods the scene, faithfully recreating the golden and blue hues that the Mediterranean sun brings to life.
Fishing by hand (Ca. 1900) by José Navarro LlorensCasa Botines Gaudí Museum
A Journey to Morocco
Likely inspired by his travels to Morocco, this painting portrays a fallen Bedouin alongside his loyal travel companion. With loose brushstrokes and an almost sketch-like style, the scene conveys the harshness of the desert and the fragility of life in distant lands.
Dead Bedouin by José Navarro LlorensCasa Botines Gaudí Museum
Echoes of Sorolla
It is impossible not to think of Sorolla’s famous works when looking at this scene. Navarro Llorens, who shared the same era, environment, and artistic sensibility, masterfully captures light and movement in a way that closely resembles the renowned Valencian painter.
On the beach (Ca. 1900) by José Navarro LlorensCasa Botines Gaudí Museum
Selección y texto: Sara Castañón Martínez
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