“Street at Cagnes,” a landscape artwork created by Chaim Soutine circa 1923 in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, is part of the Expressionism art movement. Measuring 81.6 x 65.4 cm, this piece belongs to a private collection.
The artwork showcases an undulating, almost surreal depiction of a street in Cagnes. Dominated by expressive, swirling strokes meeting vibrant color contrasts, it encapsulates the dynamic energy and turbulence inherent in Soutine’s style. Buildings along the street appear distorted, leaning precariously, and their bright red roofs stand out against a richly textured background of greens, blues, and yellows. The path itself seems to radiate warmth and movement, winding unpredictably through the composition, emphasizing the fluid and emotional intensity characteristic of the Expressionist movement.