The artwork entitled “Maison dans la Campagne,” created by the artist Bernard Buffet in 1982, belongs to the movement of Expressionism and falls under the genre of cityscape. This painting portrays a house situated in a countryside setting, featuring the characteristic bold and emotive lines typical of Expressionist influence.
In the artwork, a quintessential countryside house stands prominently in the center, characterized by its distinct architectural features, such as a steep, slate-blue roof with dormer windows. The edifice is rendered with sharp, definitive lines, emphasizing its structure against a backdrop of a minimally detailed landscape. The house’s facade exhibits warm accents amidst the dominating pastel tones, while the surrounding scenery is marked by sparse foliage and undulating lines of the countryside terrain. Overhead power lines and a gated entrance add to the composition, providing a sense of human presence and connectivity in the seemingly tranquil, yet expressive rural environment.
