Provincial Landscape (c.1937 – c.1938) by Francis Picabia

Provincial Landscape - Francis Picabia - c.1937 - c.1938

Artwork Information

TitleProvincial Landscape
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Datec.1937 - c.1938
Mediumoil,panel
Dimensions51 x 40 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Provincial Landscape

The artwork, titled “Provincial Landscape,” was created by Francis Picabia circa 1937-1938. Executed in oil on panel, this piece aligns with the Expressionist movement, showcasing its characteristic emphasis on emotional experience over physical reality. With dimensions of 51 x 40 cm, the artwork falls within the landscape genre and is presently held in a private collection.

“Provincial Landscape” depicts a serene rural scene with a vivid yet somber palette. The composition features small, simplified houses with red-tiled roofs situated amidst trees and greenery, framed by larger architectural elements in the foreground. The background comprises a textured, somewhat turbulent sky rendered in shades of yellow and green, suggesting an intense, brooding atmosphere. The juxtaposition of vivid colors and exaggerated forms typifies Expressionism’s focus on evoking deeper emotional responses.

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