Description
Félix Vallotton, a leading member of the Nabis group and a master In the representation of everyday life with a vivid and, often, subtly humorous style, offers us in "El Globo" (1899) a work that invites a deep reflection on the relationship between the human figure and space. The painting, created in a period of transition at the end of the 19th century, shows the evolution of the Swiss artist towards a color palette and a more refined technique that anticipates the modernist movements of the twentieth century.
In "El Globo", Vallotton presents a seemingly innocent scene: two children, one of them holding a red globe, in an un specified urban environment. The choice of globe as a central element is not arbitrary; Its bright red color creates a strong contrast with the dark and off tones of the rest of the composition, immediately attracting the viewer's attention and generating a feeling of dynamism and movement.
The composition of the work is characterized by its simplification and clarity. Vallotton uses defined lines and large planes of color, characteristic elements of his style, to build an atmosphere that is both simple and rich in details. This duality resonates in the almost two -dimensional quality of the fund, which contrasts with the solid and most realistic figures of children. The texture of the sidewalk, although minimal, denotes a careful drawing and a meticulous observation of the urban environment.
The choice of colors is particularly notable in this work. Vallotton uses a range of earthly and gray tones that evoke a feeling of serenity and everyday life. The red balloon, however, breaks this monotony and can be interpreted as a symbol of childhood, joy and, perhaps, of the ephemeral happiness. This deliberate color use to create a focal and narrative point is a testimony of the domain that Vallotton had about the color and psychology theory of the spectator.
The characters in "The Globe" are essential to understand the intention of the work. The children, with their carefree attitudes and the small narrative implicit in their interaction with the globe, embody a nostalgic and delicate vision of childhood. Vallotton captures, with an apparent simplicity, ephemeral but significant moments, managing to convey the universality of these moments of innocence.
You can not talk about "El Globo" without contextualizing the figure of Felix Vallotton within the Nabis movement, a group of post -impressionist artists who were inspired by Japanese art, as well as symbolist guidelines. Vallotton, although Swiss by birth, was fully integrated into the Parisian cultural environment of the time, contributing with a characteristic and distinctive style that mixed realism and stylization. In contemporary works to "El Globo", such as "The Turkish Bath" (1892) or its numerous wood engravings, a constant can be observed in Vallotton's work: his interest in dense atmospheres and the representation of intimate scenes of the intimate scenes of the Modern life.
"The globe", although less known than other works by Vallotton, encapsulates the essence of his art: an exploration of everyday life through an aesthetic that challenges realistic conventions and enters the symbolic and emotional. This painting not only attracts for its visual beauty, but also by the artist's ability to transform a simple scene into a deep reflection on childhood, time and beauty of the ephemeral. In Vallotton's work, the details become windows towards complete universes, and "El Globo" is undoubtedly one of those fascinating windows.
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