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Low Tide at Villerville

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The scene unfolds with a serene stillness; the air feels heavy, yet refreshing. The foreground is a textural marvel—a mosaic of pebbles and the weathered remnants of wooden posts. These aged sentinels of the shore draw the eye, their dark forms contrasting against the sandy beach. A lone figure walks in the distance, almost lost in the vastness, carrying a burden that speaks of daily life.

The horizon line is a study in muted tones, where the sea meets the sky, and the whole scene evokes a sense of calm introspection, a quiet moment captured forever. The brushwork, smooth and precise, contributes to the feeling of tranquility, inviting the viewer to pause and absorb the atmosphere. The painting feels like a memory, a fragment of a tranquil moment, a breath of fresh air. The clouds, illuminated with a soft, warm light, add a touch of ethereal beauty, like a gentle dream.

Low Tide at Villerville

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1922

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3994 × 5086 px
735 × 915 mm

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