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The Church of Souain

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The artwork presents a scene of haunting beauty; the skeletal remains of a church dominate the composition. The architecture, weathered and scarred, stands in stark contrast against the warm, pale sky. The artist’s technique is evident in the precise rendering of the ruined arches and walls. The foreground is a jumble of rubble and debris, hinting at the ravages of war, and a sense of loss is palpable.

The Church of Souain

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1917

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12259 × 9143 px
130 × 96 mm

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