The artwork “Mountain Blossoms, Volda” by William H. Johnson, created in 1937, is a representation of the Expressionism art movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a vibrant and dynamic landscape filled with expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors. Central to the scene is a blooming tree, characterized by prominent whites complemented with hints of yellow, red, and purple, suggesting an exuberance of blossoms. The foreground features a lush green terrain punctuated by smaller trees and possibly a small structure. The backdrop includes majestic mountains and a dynamic sky, rich in blues and greens. The painter’s emotive application of color and vigorous brushwork convey an intense and somewhat abstract vision of the natural world, embodying the essence of Expressionism.
