
Kees van Dongen
A l'ombre du campanile
1921
"A l'ombre du campanile" (In the Shadow of the Campanile) is an oil painting by Dutch Fauvist painter Kees van Dongen that captures a moment of leisure beneath the iconic bell tower, likely in Venice. The work exemplifies van Dongen's characteristic bold use of color and loose, expressive brushwork, with figures rendered in vibrant tones that prioritize emotional intensity over naturalistic representation. This composition reflects the artist's fascination with modern life and his ability to distill scenes of everyday experience into compositions charged with chromatic vitality.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
March 6, 2025
Lot 19
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