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Corn Fields

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The artwork presents a serene landscape, a tapestry of rolling hills and fields under a vast sky. The artist employs a simplified, almost geometric approach, flattening the forms and using blocks of color to define the terrain. The eye is immediately drawn to the vibrant green of the fields, which undulates across the canvas. Intersecting these fields are paths in a light, sandy hue, adding a touch of linearity and direction to the composition; they seem to invite the viewer to wander through this tranquil space.

The trees are stylized, rendered with bold strokes of darker green, casting shadows that anchor the scene. The color palette is predominantly cool, the sky a soft blue, punctuated by wisps of pale orange and yellow—perhaps the suggestion of a sunrise or sunset. The overall effect is one of quietude and stillness. This painting feels very modern in its aesthetic. It evokes a sense of calm, a feeling of being enveloped by nature's embrace.

Corn Fields

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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Created:

1900

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Dimensions:

6800 × 3860 px
46 × 27 mm

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