The artwork, “Street of Cagnes-sur-Ner” by Chaim Soutine, created approximately between 1923 and 1924, is an oil painting on canvas. Characterized by the Expressionism movement, this landscape genre piece resides in the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa in Haifa, Israel.
The artwork presents a vivid depiction of a street scene in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Using bold, swirling brushstrokes, Soutine captures the dynamic essence of the scene. Buildings and trees appear to undulate, reflecting the artist’s expressive and emotional style. The application of vibrant colors, primarily yellows, greens, and blues, alongside intense, contorted lines imbues the painting with a sense of movement and energy. The composition conveys a sense of instability and turbulence, hallmark traits of Soutine’s expressionistic approach.