Description
In the course of the 19th century, symbolism emerged as an artistic current that sought to transcend the mere representation of the physical world, entering the kingdoms of emotion, mystery and the suggestive. This movement found in Felix Vallotton one of its most distinctive exponents. His work "Luz de Luna" (1895) is a hymn to the subtlety of light and night serenity.
In this painting, Vallotton presents us with a seemingly simple but deeply evocative scene. The work is characterized by a linear composition that guides the viewer's gaze through the night landscape. In this work, there are no human figures, which amplifies the sensation of an unaltered and eternal nature under the moon. The absolute prominence falls on the game of lights and shadows, and how they interact with the elements of the landscape.
The use of color in "moonlight" is particularly remarkable. They dominate deep blue and black tones, interrupted only by the soft clarity of the moon that bathes everything with a silver light. Vallotton skillfully uses these contrasts to create an enigmatic atmosphere, where each element seems to be involved in a mystical calm. The moon, located in the right center of the painting, It is reflected in the still waters, creating a luminous axis that breaks the darkness and gives the work of a content dynamism.
The clear and precise contours of the landscape elements, although stylized, evoke a sensation of intensified reality. The trees are cut against the night sky, and its silhouette stands out on the horizon, added a certain air of loneliness and mystery that invites meditation. The vegetation, although minimalist, is loaded with an almost tactile texture, the result of the artist's technical domain and the safe stroke.
Félix Vallotton, of Swiss origin but based in Paris, moved between several currents throughout his career, from realism to Nabismo. In "Luz de Luna" there are still vestiges of nabism, movement to which he belonged briefly, particularly in the flat use of color and in the outstanding linearity of forms. However, its progressive inclination towards a more personal and symbolic style is evident.
This work, while simple in its composition, is extraordinary in its ability to evoke deep emotions and a prolonged contemplation. When observing "moonlight", the viewer can only feel a deep connection with the nature and silent beauty of the night. Félix Vallotton achieves, through this piece, a balance between tangible reality and poetic intention, inviting us to get lost in the immensity of a night landscape that overflows serenity and mystery.
In summary, "Luz de Luna" by Félix Vallotton is a testimony of the artist's mastery to capture the sublime in everyday life, raising a simple night scene to a space of meditation and amazement. Each line and every nuance of color in this work is combined to immerse ourselves in a world of stillness and beauty, reminding us of the ineffable magic that lies in the soft glow of moonlight.
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