Hours by Paul Sérusier

A bold plastic adventure at the limits of Symbolism and chromatic liberation, this exceptional work bears witness to its author’s great creative freedom. Signed by the master Paul Sérusier, the superb canvas designated under the title “Hours” transforms the natural landscape into an almost fantastical vision. The painter replaces traditional realism with intense, highly emotionally charged color equivalents.

A steep hill covered in glowing, incandescent red vegetation occupies the entire left side of the painting, topped by a border of dark trees. In the center, on a dirt path, a man dressed in dark clothes walks with a stick, followed by female silhouettes holding a parasol. On the right slope of the hill, mysterious diaphanous figures in light dresses seem to sketch a dance or evaporate into the wild nature. In the foreground, copper-orange bushes frame the scene, creating a striking contrast with shadow areas. The entire setting vibrates with an almost unreal chromatic energy.

Paul Sérusier’s technical mastery is manifested in the bold handling of pure tones and the generous texture of the paint surface. His talent as an exceptional colorist transfigures this corner of nature into a masterpiece of poetic expressiveness.