Bouquet De Fleurs 1950

Carlos Nadal made this luscious oil painting, Bouquet De Fleurs, with thick applications of paint that bring out the tactile qualities of everyday objects. I love the way Nadal builds up layers of texture here. It's like he's not just painting what he sees, but what he feels about these objects. The surface is a playground of color, where reds and greens on the table clash and complement each other. Notice the red container in the bottom right of the canvas. It's not just red, it's a whole symphony of reds – from fiery scarlet to muted crimson, each stroke adding depth and volume. The way Nadal handles paint reminds me of Bonnard, another artist who saw the world as a riot of color and texture. "Bouquet de Fleurs" is a reminder that painting isn't just about representation. It's a way of seeing, thinking, and feeling the world in all its messy, beautiful complexity.