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Harry Urban
Geneva Village

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Work on canvas This work of art depicts with great precision and sensitivity an idyllic rural scene, probably in a village in Geneva. The artist has authentically captured the morning or evening calm of a small alley bathed in soft light. The choice of colors reflects a natural and balanced palette, composed of lush greens, earthy hues and subtle shades of gray and blue. The central element of the painting is a large majestic tree, whose dense foliage creates a complex play of light and shadow on the ground, contrasting admirably with the facades of the soberly colored houses. The treatment of textures is particularly remarkable: the wood of the old gate, the roughness of the stone walls and the softness of the foliage are rendered with undeniable technical mastery. The linear perspective naturally guides the eye towards the background where a two-story building with an orange roof stands out, adding depth to the composition. This creates a feeling of immersion and invites the viewer to explore every detail painstakingly rendered by the artist. The human presence, suggested by a discreet silhouette in the shade of the trees, breathes a lively and relatable dimension into the scene. The roofs and walls of the houses, perfectly integrated into the landscape, bear witness to the harmony between architecture and nature that only an intimate understanding of the rural world can offer. The artist expresses here a visual homage to the quiet and timeless beauty of village life, and succeeds in transporting the viewer into a universe where tranquility and simplicity reign. This painting is distinguished by its gentle and poetic realism, as well as its ability to evoke a multitude of sensations and memories. It is a work that engages and soothes, capturing a fragment of time with truly unparalleled elegance.
  • Creator:
    Harry Urban (1874 - 1946, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    1 restore point on the back of the canvas.
  • Gallery Location:
    Genève, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2018214774032

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