The artwork, titled “Galerie Visconti,” was created by Bernard Buffet in 1954. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is classified under the genre of cityscape. The composition exemplifies the hallmarks of Expressionism with its stylistic representation and emotive intensity.
In the artwork, the façade of an art gallery named “Galerie Visconti” is depicted. The building is painted in a muted palette, where tones of grey and beige dominate the background. The structure features tall, narrow windows with black iron grilles and green shutters that appear closed. Central to the composition is the gallery entrance, marked by large, glass display windows on either side of the doorway. The glass panes reveal what appears to be displayed artwork or objects within, while the gallery’s signage is prominently highlighted above the entrance in red, creating a focal point amidst the otherwise subdued colors. The street in front of the building is lightly sketched, offering a glimpse of the urban context in which the gallery is situated. The overall impression of the artwork is one of quiet austerity, achieved through Buffet’s distinctive linear style and restrained color palette.
