Artwork

Detail of Llavaneres

Detail of Llavaneres, by Josep Masriera i Manovens, oil, 1896
Detail of Llavaneres, by Josep Masriera i Manovens, oil, 1896

Detail of Llavaneres is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Josep Masriera i Manovens. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

Overview

Detail of Llavaneres is a 1896 oil painting by Josep Masriera i Manovens, a Catalan artist known for his landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a landscape featuring trees with slender branches and foliage, green and yellow grass, and foreground rocks and weeds under a light yellow sky. The detailed rendering of natural elements is a prominent aspect of the work.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, Detail of Llavaneres is associated with the post-impressionist movement, characterized by its attention to detail and representation of the natural world.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896, the painting is part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Josep Masriera i Manovens

Artist

Josep Masriera i Manovens

Josep Masriera i Manovens (22 January 1841, in Barcelona – 31 January 1912, in Barcelona) was a Catalan landscape painter, goldsmith and businessman.