Xavier Valls (1923 – 2006): A Painter’s Quiet Reverie Xavier Valls subirà was a Spanish painter whose life unfolded primarily in Paris, where he cultivated an enduring passion for capturing the beauty of both still lifes and landscapes. Born in Barcelona on September 18th, 1923, his artistic journey began under the tutelage of influential sculptors like Charles Collet and painters such as Jaume Busquets during the formative years of t…