José Roger Alba

JOSÉ ROGER ALBÀ (Spain, 19th century).
"View of Valencia with the river Tura and the Royal Bridge".
Oil on canvas.
Signed, dated and located in the lower left corner.
Presents faults in the frame.
Measurements: 205 x 98 cm; 222 x 118 cm (frame).

This late 19th century painting by José Roger Alba offers us an evocative view of the city of Valencia from the Puente del Real. Under its medieval arcades, the Turia River flows meekly, channeled between boulders that emerge from its serene waters. The surface of the river, like a mirror, clearly reflects the clear sky, providing an atmosphere of calm and luminosity. Behind the bridge, several large houses are lined up, while in the background, other urban buildings can be glimpsed, enveloped in the Mediterranean light. Roger Alba's brushwork reveals a synthesis between impressionist influence and a more naturalistic approach, achieving a balance between chromatic vibration and fidelity to the landscape. His style is inscribed within the Catalan and Valencian landscape painting, where the representation of light and atmosphere takes on special prominence.