House and Tree

Léopold Survage

Created:
Movement:
1913
Cubism
key Notes:
Geometric abstraction, vibrant color palette.
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Dimensions:
24 x 29 1/4 in. (61 x 74.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"House and Tree," created by Léopold Survage in 1913, exemplifies the artist's exploration of color and form within the context of early 20th-century modernism. The painting reflects Survage's interest in the interplay between abstraction and representation, contributing to the broader discourse on the evolution of visual language during this period.

Description of the work:

"House and Tree," painted by Léopold Survage in 1913, exemplifies the artist's exploration of color and form through a vibrant palette and geometric abstraction. The composition features a stylized house and tree, rendered with bold outlines and dynamic shapes, emphasizing the interplay between architectural and natural elements within a harmonious yet simplified landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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House and Tree