Juan Romero’s Belgian Tree, created in Madrid in 1979, is a dazzling watercolor on paper alive with color, rhythm, and imagination. The composition is a mesmerizing explosion of swirling lines, stylized birds, owls, flowers, and a radiant sun-like core, all anchored by a richly patterned tree that seems to pulsate with life. This work exemplifies Romero’s signature fantastical style, blending elements of folk art, surrealism, and psychedelic intricacy. Juan Romero was a celebrated Spanish painter associated with vibrant figurative and symbolic compositions. His career flourished internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, and his work is admired for its joyful color palette and elaborate, dreamlike worlds. This piece, titled Belgian Tree, reflects his mastery in creating enchanting universes that blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality. Housed in a modern gilt frame with matting, this work is both a captivating decorative statement and a collectible artwork by an acclaimed Spanish master. Signed, titled, and dated at the lower left.
Artist: Juan Romero (Spanish 1932-1996)
Issued: 1979
Dimensions: 26.50″L x 1.25″W x 32.75″H
Country of Origin: Spain
