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Broom in Bloom, Avallon

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A gentle scene unfolds before the viewer, a quiet moment captured in time. The artwork presents a verdant landscape, a hillside awash in shades of green, punctuated by what appear to be tiny, delicate yellow blossoms; they create a sense of texture and depth, almost as if the hillside is breathing. Darker patches of shadow hint at the interplay of light and form, drawing the eye across the terrain.

At the foot of the hillside, a small body of water reflects the scene above, the surface rippling slightly. Two figures become the focal point, a man fishing with a long pole. Next to him, a smaller figure, likely a child, sits, adding to the feeling of serenity. The subtle gradations of color and the soft blending of the brushstrokes create a sense of calm. It evokes a feeling of nostalgia, conjuring images of simpler times, the unspoken connection between generations, and the tranquil beauty of nature.

Broom in Bloom, Avallon

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1923

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4734 × 6400 px
540 × 728 mm

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