The artwork, titled “Orange,” is a landscape piece created by Peter Doig, prominently associated with the Magic Realism art movement. The painting exhibits a powerful and enhanced sense of reality combined with imaginative elements, characteristic of this movement.
In the artwork, an expanse of towering trees rendered in vivid red tones stretches across the scene, their slender trunks and dense foliage creating a striking contrast against the backdrop. The sky above is predominantly bathed in shades of orange and yellow, contributing to the surreal and dreamlike ambiance. The ground is depicted with patches of warm hues, suggesting an autumn or early winter setting. Amongst the trees, various figures can be seen, adding a narrative element to the scene. The figures are engaged in what appears to be mundane activities, grounding the fantastical landscape in everyday reality. The distant mountains further enhance the depth and perspective, making the painting a fascinating amalgamation of the ordinary and the extraordinary.