Artwork
Corn Fields
Corn Fields is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Félix Vallotton. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
Classified as a landscape, the piece depicts a field and demonstrates the artist's engagement with the genre during the turn of the century.
Félix Vallotton's Corn Fields, executed in 1900, is an oil painting on canvas created in France. The work measures 27 centimeters in height and 46 centimeters in width. Classified as a landscape, the piece depicts a field and demonstrates the artist's engagement with the genre during the turn of the century.
The medium consists of oil paint applied to a canvas support, a standard combination for the period that allows for the textural and chromatic qualities characteristic of Vallotton's landscape output. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
The painting titled Corn Fields was created in 1900 in France by Félix Vallotton, who worked in oil paint on canvas; its dimensions are 27 × 46 cm. The work is classified as a landscape and is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art collection. No documentation indicates that the painting was commissioned, and its dating is confirmed by the 1900 inception recorded in the catalog. The painting entered the museum’s holdings at an unspecified date, forming the current ownership chain from its creation in France to its acquisition by the institution.
The painting is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is recorded with an inventory number assigned to works accessioned in 1900. It has not been identified as part of any major loaned exhibitions in the documented sources.
Overview
Félix Vallotton's Corn Fields, painted in 1900, is an oil on canvas landscape. This work captures an expansive rural scene, characterized by open fields and a winding pathway. The painting is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, representing a moment in the artist's exploration of natural environments.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a dirt road that meanders through vibrant green fields, suggesting a path into the distance. These fields are rendered with a sense of density, punctuated by isolated clusters of trees. Above, a serene pale blue sky is adorned with gentle yellow clouds, contributing to the overall tranquility of the rural vista.
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.
