Artwork
Rue à Sannois
Rue à Sannois is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Maurice Utrillo. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Rue à Sannois is a 1910 oil painting by Maurice Utrillo, a cityscape that showcases the artist's skill in capturing serene scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil scene featuring a red brick house with white trim and a smaller white building with a brown roof, set amidst trees and a blue sky, evoking a sense of coziness.
Technique & Style
Utrillo's use of warm colors and visible brushstrokes creates a textured, inviting atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, a testament to its enduring significance in the art world.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Utrillo was a French painter of the School of Paris who specialized in cityscapes. From the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France, Utrillo is one of the few famous painters of Montmartre to have been born there.
