Manuel Virella (1944-2019) - Spring Song

Oil on panel. Signed and dated. This spring scene testifies to the talent of the artist Manuel Virella, originally from Cádiz. Here, his brushstrokes come alive, animating the canvas. Virella deploys a vibrant and generous oil paint texture, where the almost sculptural impasto creates a play of light in relief, allowing the color to be not only seen but also felt as an organic substance pulsating on the canvas. The heart of the composition lies in this springtime sensation that awakens the senses; the viewer can almost perceive the scent of lavender and the freshness of the undergrowth. Through a blend of purples, violets, and emerald greens, Virella captures the precise moment when the sun filters through the tree trunks, causing tiny sparks of light to appear to dance across the flowering canopy. This painting, imbued with profound emotion, celebrates the renewal of nature and confirms the talent of this master born in Cadiz, a true innovator in the art of landscape, capable of giving light an almost palpable materiality. - Dimensions of the image without frame: 46 x 38 cm / 67 x 59 cm with an exclusive custom-made rococo style frame.