This landscape captivates with its harmonious yet somewhat stoic vision of nature. A tranquil river runs through the foreground, its calm water rendered in deep, muted purples and reflective patches of pale light that dance across the surface. On either side, lush green foliage creates a rich contrast—dense and vibrant near the viewer, gradually giving way to a neat row of tall, dark cypress trees stretching into the distance. The carefully arranged verticality of these trees juxtaposes the softness of the meadows and the distant hills, which are painted in serene, lavender and gray tones that suggest early morning mist or fading twilight. The composition draws the eye along the winding river, encouraging a slow, contemplative gaze. Vallotton’s technique features smooth yet deliberate brushstrokes with an almost graphic clarity, where natural forms are stylized into elegant shapes—trees become linear monuments, leaves cluster into defined masses, and the water’s surface breaks into rhythmic patterns.