Artwork

La Rose du Ciel, Cassis

La Rose du Ciel, Cassis, by Roderic O'Conor, oil, 1913
La Rose du Ciel, Cassis, by Roderic O'Conor, oil, 1913

La Rose du Ciel, Cassis is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Roderic O'Conor. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

La Rose du Ciel, Cassis is an oil painting created by Roderic O'Conor in 1913, currently held at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground and a house surrounded by vegetation in the background. The composition is characterized by a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

O'Conor's use of color and light achieves a sense of depth, while loose and expressive brushstrokes convey spontaneity.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Roderic O'Conor

Artist

Roderic O'Conor

Roderic O'Conor was an Irish painter who spent much of his later career in Paris and as part of the Pont-Aven movement. O'Conor's work demonstrates Impressionist and Post-Impressionist influence.