Artwork

La Cole

La Cole, by Sonia Lewitska, watercolor, 1920
La Cole, by Sonia Lewitska, watercolor, 1920

La Cole is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Sonia Lewitska. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

La Cole is a watercolour painting by Sonia Lewitska, created in 1920. The work is a serene depiction of a village scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a tranquil village landscape, with a small house at its centre, surrounded by rolling hills and fields. The scene is characterised by soft blues and greens, evoking a sense of calmness and distance.

Technique & Style

Lewitska employed loose, watery brushstrokes to convey a sense of light and depth, resulting in a dreamy atmosphere. The muted colours blend smoothly, lacking sharp edges, to create a soft, ethereal effect.

History & Provenance

The painting is signed and dated in ink by the artist, providing a clear attribution to Sonia Lewitska in 1920.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Sonia Lewitska

Artist

Sonia Lewitska

Sonia Lewitska was a Ukrainian-born French painter and printmaker.