Artwork
La Néva gelée
La Néva gelée is an oil painting by Félix Vallotton. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
La Néva gelée is an oil painting by Félix Vallotton, created in 1913. It is a cityscape scene held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a city under a somber sky, with buildings rendered in muted grays and browns against a lighter ground. The scene conveys a sense of heaviness and stillness.
Technique & Style
Vallotton employed varied brushstrokes to achieve texture and depth, with the thick, heavy clouds in the sky being a notable feature.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
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