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ABOUT THE WORK

Galicano is a painter of tonal landscapes who is renowned especially for his small, intimate views of nature. This sweetly melancholic and ochre painting seems to occupy a borderline between everyday observation and a visionary world all Galicano’s own. A sense of liveliness is conveyed by the various tones of green, ochre and white modulating in various intensities and with effects of transparency. Galicano’s aim was to heighten and dramatize the effects of light and shade, and to achieve a more exact pictorial approximation of nature’s fleeting changes. This marvelous piece by the Cebuano master perfectly captures Galicano’s intimate and skillful mastery over his craft. The scene is full of contrasting and complementary elements, allowing Galicano’s intimate and succinct craftsmanship to be seen in full display. Galicano’s scene is brimming with life, capturing a busy day at the small seaside municipality of Cordova in Cebu. Here we can see the hustle and bustle of life as traders, fishmongers, boatmen, and ordinary citizens go about their daily activities. To put it simply, this particular piece showcases what Galicano does best; creating nuanced and intricate paintings that capture the essence of everyday life.