Hill at Ceret (1921; France) by Chaim Soutine

Hill at Ceret - Chaim Soutine - 1921; France

Artwork Information

TitleHill at Ceret
ArtistChaim Soutine
Date1921; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationLos Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, US

About Hill at Ceret

The artwork titled “Hill at Ceret” was created by Chaim Soutine in 1921 in France. This piece, crafted using oil on canvas, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized as a landscape genre. It is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, United States.

“Hill at Ceret” is a vivid and dynamic landscape composition that exemplifies Soutine’s distinct expressionist style. The artwork is characterized by swirling, vibrant brushstrokes that create a sense of tumultuous energy and movement. The colors are rich and intense, with dominant tones of green, earthy browns, and splashes of red and blue. The forms within the painting are abstract yet evocative, suggesting a hilly terrain with a chaotic interplay of natural elements. This use of bold, expressive strokes and a vivid color palette captures the emotional intensity and the spontaneous essence that is a hallmark of Expressionism. The painting’s vigorous and almost turbulent execution invites viewers to experience the landscape not just as a visual scene but as a visceral emotional encounter.

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