ls Reverte 2Girona y el Ter Antonio Reverte

The canvas presents a cityscape reflected in water, executed with a visible impasto technique. The composition is dominated by buildings arranged along a horizontal axis, their forms somewhat abstracted and fragmented through energetic brushstrokes. A central structure, likely a church or significant public building given its prominent dome, rises above the surrounding architecture, drawing the eye upward.
The palette is characterized by muted tones of ochre, brown, grey, and blue, punctuated by flashes of brighter yellow and red that appear both in the buildings themselves and their watery reflections. The artist’s application of paint creates a textural surface; thick strokes build up volume and suggest movement, particularly noticeable in the depiction of the sky and water.
The reflection is not merely a mirror image but an active element within the composition. It distorts and refracts the light, creating a shimmering effect that blurs the distinction between reality and its representation. The reflections are as detailed and textured as the buildings themselves, suggesting a significant emphasis on the interplay of light and surface.
The overall impression is one of urban density and atmosphere. While specific details are obscured by the expressive brushwork, there’s a sense of place conveyed through the arrangement of structures and the quality of light. The painting evokes a mood that is both melancholic and vibrant; the muted colors suggest a somber tone while the energetic application of paint implies an underlying vitality.
Subtly, the work hints at themes of perception and representation. The duality of the scene – the buildings and their reflections – raises questions about how we perceive reality and the ways in which it is mediated through visual experience. The fragmented forms and distorted reflections suggest a subjective viewpoint, implying that what is seen is not necessarily an objective truth but rather a personal interpretation of the environment.