Landscape at Ferte Soud Jouarre 1911

"Landscape at Ferte Soud Jouarre" (1911) by Roger de La Fresnaye is a striking example of Cubist landscape painting. The composition simplifies the natural forms into geometric shapes and planes, creating a sense of depth and abstraction. The use of vibrant colors, especially the contrasting red rooftops against the white houses, adds dynamism to the scene. De La Fresnaye's approach to depicting the landscape reflects the Cubist interest in analyzing and reconstructing reality. The painting, while based on a specific location, transcends a literal depiction to offer a more profound, artistic interpretation of the world.