Year of creation | 2023 |
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Dimensions | 76.5 W × 57 H × 0.2 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | impressionism |
Genre | landscape |
Materials | oil, canvas |
Type of packaging | art tube |
In 'Town in Fall', Constantin Roucault masterfully captures the enchanting beauty of autumn’s embrace. The quaint landscape, with its amalgam of burnt oranges and deep reds, offers a snapshot of nature’s most dramatic transformation. The town, nestled amidst a forest ablaze with fall foliage, acts as an altar to the season, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia. This painting is not just an observation but an invitation to journey through the picturesque and fleeting wonders of autumn. It’s an impressionistic portrayal that transcends the canvas, instilling in the viewer a desire to pause and savor the magnificent display of nature’s seasonal shift.
Constantin Roucault, a contemporary Swiss artist who draws inspiration from the cubist representation of urban and industrial subjects found in the works of American painters Charles Sheeler, Charles Demuth, and, to some extent, Edward Hopper. This early influence propelled him towards embracing the artistic style. The city and nature, in their myriad forms, have remained enduring sources of inspiration for Constantin throughout his artistic journey. His artworks navigate the intersection of figurative and graphic styles, oscillating between abstraction and realism. Central to his creative process is the use of oil paint, a fundamental medium that brings his visions to life. In certain instances, Constantin incorporates diverse media and techniques, including acrylic, ink, charcoal, collage, and screen printing, to enhance the expressive depth of his creations. This versatile approach allows him to explore and push the boundaries of artistic representation, creating a body of work that resonates with both abstraction and the tangible reality of the subjects he portrays.