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Souvenir of Romanel 1900

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The artwork invites the viewer into a serene landscape; a house nestles amongst verdant trees, its roof a mosaic of reds and browns. The composition is balanced, with the house acting as a focal point, anchored by the textured wall in the foreground. The artist's use of broad brushstrokes and a somewhat flattened perspective gives the piece a distinctive character, almost naive, yet deeply evocative of a specific place and time. The color palette is dominated by greens, with accents of red on the roofs, and a soft blue for the sky, creating a harmonious and calming effect.

I'm transported to a warm afternoon, maybe late summer, as I look at the scene. I hear the gentle rustling of leaves and imagine the gentle breeze. There's a sense of quietude, of a moment captured—a snapshot of everyday life transformed into something beautiful and lasting. The artist's technique, with its simplified forms and bold colors, creates an immediate emotional connection. It's a place I'd like to be.

Souvenir of Romanel 1900

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1900

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10706 × 7746 px
560 × 400 mm

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