Hillside Townscape By Zélia Roque
Stock No
1749
2020
- £675.00
- €787 Euro
- $930 US Dollar
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Item Description
Description
Zélia Roque’s masterful depiction of a hillside village immerses the viewer in a richly textured urban scene. With layered facades in mossy greens, terracotta, slate blues, and pale pinks, the painting captures the rhythmic rise of tightly packed buildings. Striking flashes of white and crimson laundry lend vitality to the quiet architecture, animating the scene with a sense of lived-in realism. Roque’s expressive impasto brushwork gives the canvas physical depth, while the dusky lighting casts a moody, introspective atmosphere. The composition feels both structured and organic, as if each building has grown into its place over time. With its thoughtful palette and sculptural textures, the painting transforms a common setting into a powerful visual narrative. It’s a timeless study in contrast—between light and shadow, rigidity and softness, presence and memory.
Artist
Zélia Roque (b.1944)
Artist Details
Roque’s work reflects the influence of mid-century Portuguese modernism, marked by structural compositions and expressive surfaces. Her townscapes often explore emotional tone through texture and shadow, resonating with the spirit of European postwar abstraction.
Movements
Modern Expressionism
Artist Influenced by
Influenced by the Portuguese modernist school and artists like Vieira da Silva.
Frame Condition
Housed in a vintage gilt frame with light age wear.
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Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Surrey, Surrey
Item Dimensions
H: 75.5cm W: 88.5cm
Period
1950 to 1959
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Surrey, Surrey
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)1748 220001
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