The Shacks of Malgrat, by Joan Roig i Soler

Les barraques de Malgrat, Joan Roig i Soler, undated

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Num. inventory: 2767

Object name: painting

Title: Les barraques de Malgrat

Object date: undated

Author: Joan Roig i Soler

Technique and material: oil on canvas

Paintings

Oil panting on canvas representing the old boats turned into shacks on the beach of Malgrat. Joan Roig i Soler, a landscape artist from the 19^th century, was a disciple of Modest Urgell. After traveling through Italy and Andalusia, he specialized in landscapes, with coastal scenes being among his favourites. Roig i Soler portrayed the beaches and coasts of Majorca, Sitges, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Tossa, Blanes, Lloret de Mar and other towns on the Costa Brava. Impulsive and vigorous, his paintings reflect this vitality using violent contrasts, bright skyscapes and intense light and colour.