marseille under the snow nicolas de stael

marseille under the snow nicolas de staelThis painting belongs to Nicolas de Stal's work in the 20th century, during a period when he explored highly simplified urban landscapes. Based in the south of France, he painted Marseille, moving away from any realistic description to focus on the structure of the landscape. The theme of snow, rare in this geographical context, allowed him to reduce the scene to relationships between planes and muted colours, without any narrative elements. The

the social mutations are revealed and show relationships that have been erased or lost forever

The painting depicts the Greek goddess of wisdom and war

the work belongs to Léger's Cubist period

At the centre of the canvas rises an exuberant bouquet of pink roses and jasmine

during a period when he explored highly simplified urban landscapes

Fernand Léger creates a highly dynamic image composed of curves

occupying almost all the space on the canvas

Van Gogh painted by sublimating the light

It also marks the beginning of his period of expression

Lake Leman

coexist with straight and curved lines

she becomes a set of dynamic volumes