“White House,” created by Chaim Soutine in 1918 in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, is a notable work within the Expressionist movement, classified under the landscape genre. This artwork is presently housed in the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, France.
The artwork features a tall, narrow white house set against a vibrant, undulating landscape. Soutine’s characteristic vigorous brushstrokes and vivid colors create a sense of movement and tension throughout the composition. The trees and foliage seem to sway and blend into the surrounding paths and structure, capturing an intense and almost turbulent energy. The red shutters and door of the house add a striking contrast to the predominantly green and yellow hues of the landscape, drawing the eye toward the central structure. Soutine’s work here demonstrates an emotional intensity and a dynamic interplay between the natural and the man-made, embodying the core principles of Expressionism.