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Field of Wheat, Sunset by Félix Vallotton

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By Félix Vallotton, 1910

Look closely at the bottom left corner and you will spot the signature of Félix Vallotton, the Swiss-French artist who painted this quiet rural scene. Born in Lausanne in 1865, Vallotton was part of a group of artists called the Nabis, who loved flat shapes, bold colors, and simplified forms. By the time he painted landscapes like this one, he had developed a calm, almost dreamlike way of showing the countryside, often working from memory rather than painting outdoors.

The picture shows a field of harvested wheat, with golden sheaves stacked in neat rows leading the eye into the distance. A pale path curves off to the right, and a row of dark trees lines the horizon under a soft greenish sky. Three birds drift across the air, adding a touch of life to the still landscape. There is something a little strange and silent about the scene, which is typical of Vallotton's later work. He had a way of making ordinary places feel slightly unreal, as if time had stopped for a moment in the warm light of the day's end.

AI This particular version has been edited using AI technology to reveal the original painting in its entirety.

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The Church of Souain
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The Pink House, Varengeville
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Around Lausanne
Yellow and Green Sunset
Sleeping Woman
On the Beach
Here comes the Sun

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