127 - LLUÍS GALLART I GARCIA (Calella, 1922–Barcelona, 1985).

LLUÍS GALLART I GARCIA (Calella, 1922–Barcelona, 1985). “Homage to Vermeer.” Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Dimensions: 82 x 65 cm. Lluís Gallart i Garcia was a Catalan painter and draftsman, renowned for his mastery of drawing and his particular dedication to figurative painting. In fact, this work is a prime example of his mastery, skillfully depicting Vermeer’s lace-maker, the transparency of the glass, and the trompe-l’œil effect of the paper on the table. Throughout his career, he held numerous exhibitions, receiving favorable reviews from critics and recognition from national and international collectors. He also distinguished himself as a portraitist of figures from the cultural world, including the playwright Enric Borràs, the cellist Pau Casals, and Pablo Picasso. In 1991, the Lluís Gallart Art Gallery was established as part of the Calella Municipal Museum and Archive, which houses a significant collection of more than a thousand of the artist’s works. His works are also found in museums and private collections in cities such as Zurich, Geneva, Munich, Stockholm, and New York, cementing his reputation beyond the Catalan region.