The artwork titled “South of France. Twilight,” created in 1935 by Ivan Bilibin, is a landscape piece belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. The artwork captures the serene and somewhat somber ambiance of twilight in the southern French countryside.
The piece is dominated by the depiction of a woodland scene, emphasizing tall, slender trees casting long, dark shadows on the forest floor. The trees, with their elongated trunks and interwoven branches, create a textured canopy that allows glimpses of the sky. The dim light of twilight casts a gentle, diffused glow over the scene, enhancing the tranquil and slightly eerie atmosphere. The path winding through the forest hints at an inviting yet mysterious journey, adding depth and perspective to the composition. Bilibin’s intricate detailing and use of shading convey a profound sense of peace and introspection, characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
