Landscape at Cagnes (c.1918) by Chaim Soutine

Landscape at Cagnes - Chaim Soutine - c.1918

Artwork Information

TitleLandscape at Cagnes
ArtistChaim Soutine
Datec.1918
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Landscape at Cagnes

The artwork titled “Landscape at Cagnes” by Chaim Soutine, dating from around 1918, is an oil on canvas painting that belongs to the Expressionism movement and is categorized as a cityscape. It is currently held in a private collection.

The painting depicts a view of a town spread across a hilly landscape. The brushstrokes are loose and dynamic, characteristic of Soutine’s Expressionist style, which prioritizes the emotional experience over realistic depiction. The use of colors is notably muted with a predominance of earthy tones such as ochre, brown, and dull green, punctuated by the off-whites of the buildings, which appear to be infused with light. The paint is applied in a thick and vigorous manner, creating a sense of turmoil and intensity that is typical of Soutine’s work. The distorted perspectives and exaggerated forms give the scene a sense of motion and vitality, as if the landscape itself is alive with energy. Despite the absence of people in the scene, the image is full of life and movement, suggesting the ever-present force of nature within the built environment.

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