The artwork titled “Flatland River” by the artist Wayne Thiebaud, created in 1997, is an oil painting exemplifying the Expressionism movement. This landscape piece, measuring 96 x 147 cm, is held at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) located in San Francisco, CA, US.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a vivid and dynamic depiction of a riverine landscape. The scene features a river meandering through agricultural land, with patches of cultivated fields of differing patterns and colors. There is an island-like landform at the center, shaded by richly textured trees casting expansive shadows. The use of bold, expressive brushstrokes and the vibrant color palette imbue the landscape with a lively and almost surreal quality, capturing the essence of Thiebaud’s expressionistic approach. The painting’s composition and the interplay of light and shadow highlight the artist’s intricate detailing, transforming a simple rural scene into a compelling visual narrative.
