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Kees van Dongen — Voiture à Cheval, Cannes
Kees van Dongen

Voiture à Cheval, Cannes

A vibrant and dynamic scene of a horse-drawn carriage along the sun-drenched streets of Cannes, rendered in van Dongen's signature bold, expressive brushwork and vivid color palette. The figures and animals are depicted with an energetic looseness that captures the lively atmosphere of the French Riviera, while rich, saturated hues evoke the warmth and glamour of the coastal resort town. True to the Fauvist tradition, van Dongen prioritizes emotional intensity and chromatic brilliance over strict naturalism, infusing this everyday street scene with a sense of joie de vivre.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 10, 2017

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Kees van Dongen, Voiture à Cheval, Cannes

A vibrant and dynamic scene of a horse-drawn carriage along the sun-drenched streets of Cannes, rendered in van Dongen's signature bold, expressive brushwork and vivid color palette. The figures and animals are depicted with an energetic looseness that captures the lively atmosphere of the French Riviera, while rich, saturated hues evoke the warmth and glamour of the coastal resort town. True to the Fauvist tradition, van Dongen prioritizes emotional intensity and chromatic brilliance over strict naturalism, infusing this everyday street scene with a sense of joie de vivre.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Leisurely Mood, Leisure Life, 20th Century, French Riviera, Dutch Artist, Horse-Drawn Carriage, Male Artist, Modernist, Post-Impressionist, Fauvism, Street Scene, Early Twentieth Century, Post-Impressionism, Established Artist, Vibrant Colors, Oil on Canvas

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