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Wheat Field, Sunset

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The artwork transports me to a sun-drenched field at the end of the day; the air itself seems to shimmer with warmth. The eye is immediately drawn to the wheat field, rendered in a rich, almost tactile texture; I can almost feel the coarse stalks. A path cuts a swathe through the scene, leading the viewer deeper into the landscape, and across the horizon, where the silhouette of trees forms a dark, unbroken line. The sky, a muted turquoise, offers a striking contrast to the earthy tones below. The artist employs a simple but effective composition; the horizontal lines create a sense of calm, while the diagonal of the path introduces movement. The limited palette, dominated by ochre, greens and blues, evokes a feeling of serenity, and the setting sun paints the scene with a golden glow.

Wheat Field, Sunset

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1910

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9316 × 6618 px
730 × 540 mm

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