#02479 Gregorio Prieto Munoz

The painting presents a scene centered around a stone water trough, positioned outdoors and partially obscured by foliage. The composition is dominated by the stark white of the structure itself, which appears weathered and textured with visible brushstrokes suggesting age and exposure to the elements. A dark metal bucket hangs from a wooden arm extending from the trough, its presence implying functionality and daily use. At the base of the trough sits an overturned blue pail, adding a note of casual disarray to the otherwise static arrangement.
The surrounding vegetation is rendered in shades of green and brown, with broad leaves creating a dense canopy that filters the light and casts shadows across the scene. A tree trunk rises on the right side of the composition, its dark form contrasting sharply with the lightness of the trough. The ground beneath is depicted as earth, scattered with what appear to be fallen leaves or debris.
The color palette is restrained, relying primarily on whites, greens, browns, and blues. This limited range contributes to a sense of quietude and simplicity. The light source seems diffused, creating soft shadows that flatten the depth and emphasize the two-dimensionality of the scene.
Beyond the literal depiction of a water trough, the painting evokes themes of rural life, labor, and the passage of time. The worn condition of the stone and the overturned pail suggest a history of use and perhaps neglect. The presence of nature encroaching upon the man-made structure hints at a relationship between humanity and the natural world – a coexistence marked by both dependence and gradual reclamation. Theres an understated melancholy to the scene, conveyed through the muted colors and the stillness of the objects depicted. It is not merely a record of a place but rather a meditation on the quiet rhythms of existence within a specific environment.