Landscape, Pierrefitte c. 1907

"Landscape, Pierrefitte" is an oil painting on canvas by Maurice Utrillo, completed around 1907. This piece, a characteristic example of Utrillo's "white period," captures a quiet, almost melancholic scene of a house and garden in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, a town near Paris. The painting's simplified forms, muted palette, and thick, textured brushstrokes evoke a sense of isolation and the artist's signature style. Utrillo was a French painter known for his depictions of Parisian streets and landscapes, often using a unique style marked by thick brushstrokes and a limited color palette. This particular work demonstrates his mastery of capturing the essence of a place through its visual elements.