#02495 Gregorio Prieto Munoz

The painting presents a coastal town nestled against a backdrop of undulating hills. A harbor dominates the foreground, filled with numerous small boats, their masts creating a dense network of vertical lines that intersect and overlap. The water itself is rendered in choppy strokes of green, blue, and grey, suggesting movement and reflecting the sky above.
The buildings lining the harbor are characterized by simple geometric forms – primarily rectangular structures with red-tiled roofs. A prominent church or town hall rises centrally, its bell tower acting as a visual anchor for the composition. The architecture appears somewhat uniform, hinting at a sense of community and shared history. Windows punctuate the facades, offering glimpses into the interior spaces, though these remain largely undefined.
The artist’s brushwork is loose and expressive, contributing to an overall impression of vibrancy and immediacy. Colors are applied in thick impasto, particularly noticeable on the boats and buildings, which lends a textural quality to the scene. The palette leans towards earth tones – ochres, siennas, and umbers – interspersed with brighter reds and blues that enliven the composition.
Subtly, theres an absence of human figures within the harbor or along the streets. This omission contributes to a feeling of quietude and timelessness; the scene feels observed rather than inhabited. The focus is shifted entirely onto the physical environment – the boats, buildings, and landscape – suggesting a meditation on place and its enduring qualities. The hazy rendering of the distant hills creates a sense of depth while also softening the edges of the composition, further emphasizing the tranquility of the setting.