Valley of the Baïse – Morning

c. 2000 ⓘ
Oil on canvas
74 × 151 cm
Inventory no. MF-P-44
Collection: Private collection
© Michael Fell Estate
Photograph © Lucy Dawkins

The Baïse valley is set out in broad horizontal bands of ridges, vineyards and wooded slopes. A narrow strip of sky sits above the layered fields and tree lines. Colour is held within a narrow range, with small tonal adjustments marking changes in slope and distance.