The Orange Trees in Silence
At Dusk

Introduction

This artwork presents an Oriental-inspired inner courtyard, bathed in a cool and peaceful light, where the presence of fruit trees, the central fountain, and wooden galleries come together to create an intimate, silent, and deeply atmospheric scene.

Visual and Symbolic Interpretation

The composition is organized around an octagonal fountain placed at the center of the courtyard, serving as the point of balance toward which the lines of the paving, façades, and balconies converge. The light-colored walls, marked by traces of wear and variations in texture, contrast with the dark woodwork of the doors, railings, and canopies. The trees with their dense foliage elegantly frame the space, their orange fruits adding warm accents within a palette dominated by blues, grays, and deep greens.

The light appears to descend from the opening above, revealing the freshness of the courtyard and emphasizing the textures of the floor, plasterwork, and carved wood. The atmosphere is contemplative, almost suspended, as if the architecture were protecting a moment of inner calm. The fountain suggests permanence, purification, and the memory of the place, while the fruit trees evoke preserved life at the heart of stone.

Key Features

• Medium : Oil pastels; Oil paint
• Certificate : ✓ Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
• Color Palette: Includes an exclusive color palette and a story behind the painting
• Frame Included
• Dimensions : 40 × 50 cm