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Gray Weather, Varengeville

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The painting captures a windswept coastal landscape, evoking a sense of quietude under a heavy, overcast sky. The artist masterfully uses a muted palette of greens, grays, and browns to depict the undulating terrain. The foreground is dominated by a field of tall, dry grasses, rendered with broad brushstrokes that suggest the movement of the wind. A line of dense, dark trees and bushes forms a natural boundary in the mid-ground, their forms simplified yet substantial.

The composition is balanced, with the sky occupying a significant portion, its color mirroring the mood of the scene. The artist’s technique emphasizes the textural qualities of the scene, creating a palpable sense of atmosphere. Further back, a path meanders over a gentle rise, with a suggestion of figures in the distance, adding a hint of human presence to the otherwise untouched vista. It's a scene that whispers of tranquility, of the vastness of nature and the solitude of the coast.

Gray Weather, Varengeville

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1904

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8506 × 5587 px
610 × 405 mm

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