Houses of Cagnes

"Houses of Cagnes" is a vibrant cityscape painted with bold oil on canvas. Chaïm Soutine, a prominent French painter of Belarusian-Jewish origin, was a key figure in the Expressionism movement. In this piece, he captures the picturesque houses of Cagnes with dynamic brushwork and intense colors, emphasizing emotional impact over realism. His use of canvas and oil paints lends texture and depth, highlighting his expressive style. The painting exemplifies Soutine’s contribution to modern art by blending vivid imagery with raw, visceral emotion.