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Henry MeylanSmall country lane
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€900
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Work on canvas
This artistic work depicts a captivating rural scene, imbued with tranquility and simplicity. In the center of the composition, a dirt road invites the viewer to get lost in this picturesque landscape. Earthy tones dominate the canvas, evoking an autumnal or winter atmosphere, where leaves are absent, leaving bare branches dancing in the gray sky. The house with its red roofs immediately catches the eye, contrasting with the shades of browns and greens in the rest of the painting. This pop of bright color serves as a focal point, suggesting warmth and refuge beyond the apparent coldness of the surroundings. The trees, stripped of their foliage, stand on either side of the path, forming a sort of natural corridor that guides the eye towards the background. The juxtaposition of the stone walls on the left and the wooden fence on the right creates a visual tension between nature and human architecture, reflecting a harmony typical of country landscapes. The use of light is subtle but effective, casting a soft glow that envelops the scene in a soft and serene aura. The cloudy sky brings an additional dimension, accentuating the impression of calm and silence that emerges from the work. The meticulous details and well-thought-out composition demonstrate the technical mastery of the artist, who manages to capture the essence of a moment frozen in time, sublimating the simple and timeless beauty of rural life.
- Creator:Henry Meylan (1895 - 1980, Swiss)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018215357042
Henry Meylan
Born in Le Sentier in 1895 and died in Geneva in 1980, Henry Meylan studied at the Geneva School of Fine Arts from 1918 to 1920. ... During the Second World War, Henry Meylan became a draftsman and retraced the daily life of the troops of May 1939 and March 1945.
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