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La Néva gelée, by Félix Vallotton, oil, 1913

La Néva gelée

Félix Vallotton

1913

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

La Néva gelée is a 1913 oil by Félix Vallotton, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Félix Vallotton
When & what style?
1913
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape under a dark, cloudy sky. The city is painted in shades of gray and brown, with a few buildings standing out against the lighter-colored ground. The artist has used a range of brushstrokes to create texture and depth in the painting. The sky is particularly striking, with thick, heavy clouds that seem to weigh down on the city below. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Félix Vallotton.

About the artist

Portrait of Félix Vallotton
Artist

Félix Vallotton

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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