1917
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Coucher de soleil. Villerville is a 1917 oil by Félix Vallotton, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a calm sea and a bright sun. The sea is depicted in shades of blue and purple, while the sun is a vibrant yellow. The sky above is a warm orange hue. In the foreground, a rocky shoreline stretches across the canvas, with dark rocks and pebbles scattered along the beach. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and light, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.
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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