Escuela Fauvista (XX) - La Casa Blanca

Title: The White House ㅤ School: European Fauvist School (20th century) ㅤ Style: Fauvism landscape ㅤ Technique: Oil on panel ㅤ Condition: Overall good conservation condition, with signs of age and use in keeping with its era. The frame shows wear, minor surface losses, and signs of use. ㅤ Circle and artistic influence: The work is situated within the European landscape tradition rooted in post-impressionist and Fauvist sensibilities developed during the first half of the 20th century. The use of a palette dominated by blues, greens, and cream tones, combined with a loose, visible brushstroke, reveals the assimilation of chromatic explorations originated by post-impressionism and later developed by Fauvist painters. The simplification of volumes, especially noticeable in the architecture and vegetation, gives greater prominence to color and to the luminous sensation than to a strictly naturalistic representation. ㅤ The composition depicts a rural landscape dominated by a white house located in the mid-ground, partially surrounded by vegetation. The architecture, with simple volumes and a reddish roof, is the main focal point of the scene and softly contrasts with the cool tones of the surroundings. ㅤ In the foreground there are several horizontal bands of cultivated land, resolved with greens, ochres, and grayish tones. Two large trees with stylized trunks structure the composition vertically and frame the dwelling, while in the distance there are mountainous masses treated with broad brushstrokes in blues and whites. The sky and the mountains seem to fuse chromatically, adding depth and a serene atmosphere to the landscape. ㅤ The execution stands out for an spontaneous and clearly perceptible brushstroke, with impastos and quick strokes that build the vegetation and the different planes of the landscape. The deliberately cool color range and the simplification of forms reinforce the decorative and expressive character of the composition. ㅤ The work is presented with a wide golden wooden frame, with stepped profile and classical moldings. Its finish shows a patina of time, as well as various scuffs and small surface losses that give character to the whole. The gold tone creates a strong contrast with the predominance of blues and greens in the painting. ㅤ Observations: The artwork may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will require photographs of the damages to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority. ㅤ Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge for reasons such as being outside a continental territory, excessive dimensions, or weight of the item. In no case will PremiArt assume this surcharge. ㅤ The freight forwarder that must cross the Swiss border may delay much longer than normal; therefore, if possible, to speed up processing, we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so that the customer can release it and thus reach its destination. Experience has shown this to be the most effective solution for both parties. ㅤ Due to the high volume of shipments it is possible that the order may be delayed more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging. ㅤ Dimensions: 43 × 29 cm Dimensions with frame: 57 × 42 cm

Estimate:$552.91

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