Emilio GRAU SALA (1911-1975). - Lot 511

Emilio GRAU SALA (1911-1975). "Red interior". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right and dated on the back "1958". Dimensions : 64.8 x 54 cm. Emilio Grau Sala (1911-1975) was a leading Catalan painter, known for his vibrant use of color and his contributions to the twentieth-century art scene. Born in Barcelona , he studied at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de Barcelona before moving to France in 1932, where he joined the École de Paris between the wars. Grau Sala was recognized as a remarkable colorist, excelling in a variety of media, including oil, watercolor and lithography. His work was influenced by post-impressionist artists such as Raoul Dufy and Pierre Bonnard, which is evident in his gestural figurative paintings. His style is characterized by a lively palette and dynamic compositions, often reflecting themes of everyday life and the circus. During the Spanish Civil War , Grau Sala fled to Paris with his wife, Angeles Santos Torroella , where he continued to develop his artistic career. He died in Paris on June 21, 1975.