Lot, Andre – Green landscape Hermitage ~ part 07

The canvas presents a landscape dominated by shades of green, punctuated by touches of grey and brown. Here we see a terrain constructed from geometric planes, rather than rendered with traditional perspective or naturalistic detail. The artist has broken down the scene into fragmented forms, creating an impression of depth through overlapping shapes and subtle shifts in color intensity.
In the foreground, a cluster of angular structures – likely buildings – are depicted. Their surfaces are not smooth but appear to be composed of flat planes that intersect at sharp angles. These forms seem almost detached from the landscape, existing as independent blocks within the composition. A narrow stream or waterway winds its way through this architectural grouping, adding a sense of movement and providing a visual link between the foreground and the background.
Beyond the buildings, the land rises in a series of stepped terraces. Rows of tall, slender trees line these slopes, their verticality contrasting with the angularity of the structures below. The foliage is rendered as simplified masses of green, lacking individual leaf detail. A distant horizon is suggested by a lighter band of grey-green, creating an illusion of atmospheric perspective, albeit one that is subtly distorted by the painting’s overall geometric structure.
The color palette reinforces the sense of stillness and introspection. The pervasive use of green evokes associations with nature, growth, and tranquility, but the muted tones and fractured forms prevent any sentimentality. The limited range of colors contributes to a feeling of unity and coherence within the composition.
Subtly, there is an underlying tension between representation and abstraction. While recognizable elements – buildings, trees, water – are present, they are subjected to a process of formal reduction that prioritizes structure over mimetic accuracy. This suggests a focus on the inherent geometry of the landscape rather than its superficial appearance. The painting seems less about depicting a specific place and more about exploring the visual language of form, color, and space. It invites contemplation on how we perceive and construct our understanding of the natural world through artistic representation.