White House on a Hill

Chaim Soutine composed this White House on a Hill with his characteristic expressive intensity. A solitary white structure sits atop a rolling hillside, rendered in thick, swirling brushstrokes that seem to set the entire landscape in motion. The earthy palette contrasts the pale house against turbulent greens and browns.

Born in Belarus and working mostly in France, Soutine developed a highly personal style that influenced Abstract Expressionists decades later. His landscapes often appear to twist and writhe with emotional energy. This painting is held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.