1907
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Dominant colour
A primera hora del mercat is a 1907 oil by Ricard Urgell i Carreras, a Art Nouveau work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
This painting shows a crowded indoor space, possibly a factory or warehouse. Many people, mostly dressed in dark clothing, are gathered in the room. The walls and floor appear to be made of stone or concrete, and there are several large pillars supporting the ceiling. The atmosphere seems to be one of activity and industry. The artist has used a range of colors to depict the scene, from the dark tones of the clothing and walls to the lighter shades of the pillars and ceiling. The overall effect is one of depth and texture, with the different elements of the scene blending together to create a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look up some of his other works that feature this technique.
Ricardo Urgell Carreras (in Catalan, Ricard Urgell i Carreras) (Barcelona, 1873-1924) was a Spanish painter. He was the son of modernist landscape painter Modest Urgell.
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