Cottages at North Truro - Edward Hopper
Cottages at North Truro, a painting by Edward Hopper, depicts a tranquil landscape of holiday homes in North Truro, Massachusetts. The painting features houses scattered across a grassy, gently rolling terrain. The colour palette is dominated by pastel tones, with hints of red, green and blue giving the work a soothing, sunny atmosphere. The shadows cast by the buildings and trees indicate a bright, natural light, typical of summer days.
The composition, centred on the geometric shapes of the houses and trees, creates a visual balance, while the lines and angles suggest a certain architectural rigidity. Hopper succeeds in conveying a sense of calm and solitude, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in this peaceful scene, far removed from the urban bustle.
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L'œuvre en bref
Cottages at North Truro, a painting by Edward Hopper, depicts a tranquil landscape of holiday homes in North Truro, Massachusetts. The painting features houses scattered across a grassy, gently rolling terrain. The colour palette is dominated by pastel tones, with hints of red, green and blue giving the work a soothing, sunny atmosphere. The shadows cast by the buildings and trees indicate a bright, natural light, typical of summer days.
The composition, centred on the geometric shapes of the houses and trees, creates a visual balance, while the lines and angles suggest a certain architectural rigidity. Hopper succeeds in conveying a sense of calm and solitude, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in this peaceful scene, far removed from the urban bustle.
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