“The Village,” a landscape painting by Maurice de Vlaminck, created circa 1912 in France, belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. Executed using oil on canvas, this artwork measures 54 x 65 cm and currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork presents a serene village scene, viewed from an elevated perspective through a framing cluster of trees. The brushwork is dynamic and expressive, utilizing bold, thick strokes typical of Post-Impressionist technique. The vibrant palette predominantly includes various shades of green, blues, and subtle hints of red and orange, reflecting the lushness of the landscape and the tranquility of the sky. The combination of these elements evokes a sense of calm while capturing the idyllic essence of rural France in the early 20th century.
