Information
Artist: Josep Colomer Comas
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions (Framed): 27 x 35 cm
Date: c.1950 - c.1960s
Condition Report: Excellent
Description
This evocative winter landscape by Josep Colomer Comas captures the quiet, stoic beauty of rural Catalonia. Two figures are depicted gathering wood along the banks of a partially frozen waterway, their hunched postures and traditional dress grounding the scene in a narrative of humble, seasonal labor. The composition is masterfully balanced, using the verticality of the slender birch trees and the soft, sweeping curve of the icy stream to lead the eye toward a horizon glowing with the pale, diffused light of a winter afternoon.
Colomer’s technical execution reflects his deep immersion in the Olot School tradition. His application of paint is both disciplined and atmospheric. As a figure in the post-war continuation of Catalan landscape painting, Colomer’s work serves as more than a mere pastoral study. It is a testament to the enduring relationship between the land and its fiercely independent inhabitants.
Biography
Josep Colomer Comas (1935–2003) was a Catalan landscape painter closely associated with the post-war continuation of the Olot School tradition in northern Spain. Born in Sant Feliu de Pallerols near Olot in the province of Girona, he developed an early artistic sensibility to Catalan landscape painting.
Colomer received his formal training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Olot, where he studied under the painter Lluís Carbonell. This education grounded him in disciplined observational drawing and tonal painting, which remained central to his mature style. His works are characterised by structured compositions, soft atmospheric transitions, and a restrained palette reflecting the changing light of the Catalan countryside.
His first solo exhibition was held in 1959 at Galeria Armengol in Olot, marking the beginning of a sustained exhibition career. Over time he showed work in numerous Spanish cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Castellón, and Girona, maintaining a consistent presence in regional gallery circuits.
His works remain in private collections throughout Spain and continue to occasionally appear on regional European auction markets.
Acquiring art should be both exciting and assured. Every piece is thoughtfully selected, allowing you to choose with clarity and confidence. Guidance is always available, ensuring the experience feels considered, seamless, and enjoyable from start to finish.
If the artwork does not feel quite right in your space, we are happy to offer 14 day returns. Just send it back in its original condition for a full refund. We want you to feel confident and genuinely pleased with your choice.
All artworks are carefully packed using protective, high-quality materials to ensure safe delivery. We ship both within the UK and internationally, with full tracking on every order.
Please note, orders outside of the UK may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Each artwork is professionally photographed and accurately described, ensuring the detail is represented with clarity and honesty. In addition, each artwork comes with care instructions and a certificate of authenticity (see below)!
We are here to help if you need advice or reassurance. From first-time buyers to experienced collectors, support is always available. You can get in touch anytime at info@sochafineart.com.
Acquiring art should be both exciting and assured. Every piece is thoughtfully selected, allowing you to choose with clarity and confidence. Guidance is always available, ensuring the experience feels considered, seamless, and enjoyable from start to finish.
If the artwork does not feel quite right in your space, we are happy to offer 14 day returns. Just send it back in its original condition for a full refund. We want you to feel confident and genuinely pleased with your choice.
Each artwork is professionally photographed and accurately described, ensuring the detail is represented with clarity and honesty. In addition, each artwork comes with care instructions and a certificate of authenticity (see below)!
All artworks are carefully packed using protective, high-quality materials to ensure safe delivery. We ship both within the UK and internationally, with full tracking on every order.
Please note, orders outside of the UK may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
We are here to help if you need advice or reassurance. From first-time buyers to experienced collectors, support is always available. You can get in touch anytime at info@sochafineart.com.
We aim to provide a certificate of authenticity with every artwork that is shipped from Socha Fine Art, alongside a set of care instructions which contain best practices for ensuring that your precious artwork is well taken care of. These items will be securely included in your package. Our standard certificate provides you with a guarantee that the artist, medium and date of the work are fully accurate. It also serves as an information repository, recording the most important details about each artwork for you to keep alongside the work. Excellent for a special gift or something to pass down with the artwork.
We aim to provide a certificate of authenticity with every artwork that is shipped from Socha Fine Art, alongside a set of care instructions which contain best practices for ensuring that your precious artwork is well taken care of. These items will be securely included in your package. Our standard certificate provides you with a guarantee that the artist, medium and date of the work are fully accurate. It also serves as an information repository, recording the most important details about each artwork for you to keep alongside the work. Excellent for a special gift or something to pass down with the artwork.
Access special offers and be the first to be notified about new artworks.
Your cart is currently empty.
