The South of France [recto] c. 1930

"The South of France" is a watercolor painting by Jan Matulka created around 1930. The artwork depicts a picturesque scene of a winding road leading through a quaint village in the South of France. The buildings are rendered in a simplified, geometric style, with flat planes of color and bold outlines. The vibrant hues of the buildings and the surrounding landscape, including the lush foliage and the clear blue sky, create a sense of warmth and vibrancy. Matulka's use of watercolor washes evokes a sense of light and airiness, capturing the essence of the French countryside. The painting is a testament to the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to translate the beauty of the natural world onto canvas.