Carcass of Beef (c.1924) by Chaim Soutine

Carcass of Beef - Chaim Soutine - c.1924

Artwork Information

TitleCarcass of Beef
ArtistChaim Soutine
Datec.1924
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions140.3 x 107.6 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Carcass of Beef

“Carcass of Beef,” created circa 1924 by artist Chaim Soutine, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. This still life artwork measures 140.3 by 107.6 centimeters. It depicts a vivid, raw portrayal of its subject matter, embodying the intense emotional and dynamic style characteristic of Expressionism.

The artwork features a carcass of beef rendered in bold, vigorous brushstrokes with a palette dominated by deep reds and dark shadows. The forms are stretched and distorted, exuding a visceral energy that captures the physicality and rawness of the subject. The background is a swirling maelstrom of cool blues and darker tones, which juxtaposes and enhances the warm, almost molten appearance of the carcass. Soutine’s dramatic approach transforms the mundane reality of a butchered animal into a powerful, almost grotesque symbol of life and death. The painting’s texture and color convey a sense of violent emotion and physicality that resonates with the essence of Expressionist art.

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