#24400 Jose De Togores

The canvas presents a fragmented view of what appears to be a Mediterranean village nestled against a backdrop of rolling hills. The artist has eschewed traditional perspective and naturalistic representation in favor of a fractured, geometric approach. Buildings are rendered as interlocking planes, their forms simplified into cubes, cylinders, and sharp angles. Facades are predominantly white, punctuated by dark openings that suggest windows and doorways. Rooflines are defined by terracotta tiles, adding warmth to the otherwise cool palette.

A prominent curvilinear form dominates the foreground, likely representing a road or pathway winding through the village. This element disrupts the perceived stability of the architectural structures, creating a sense of dynamism and visual tension. The hills in the background are similarly abstracted, their contours reduced to broad planes of brown and grey.

The color scheme is restrained, relying primarily on earth tones – ochre, umber, sienna – alongside whites and greys. Subtle gradations of tone suggest light and shadow, but without a clear indication of a single light source. This contributes to the painting’s overall flatness and lack of depth. The brushwork appears deliberate, with visible strokes that emphasize the materiality of the paint itself.

Beyond the literal depiction of a village landscape, the work seems to explore themes of memory and perception. The fragmented forms suggest a recollection rather than a direct observation; the scene is not presented as it is, but as it exists in the mind’s eye. Theres an underlying sense of displacement or alienation – the familiar rendered unfamiliar through its deconstruction. The absence of human figures further reinforces this feeling, suggesting a focus on the environment itself and its inherent structure rather than the lives lived within it. The painting invites contemplation about how we construct our understanding of place and reality.