St Saphorin. Sunset in LAVAUX. 12.06.2026. 20.5x36.5 cm

This original plein-air oil painting was created in St-Saphorin, Switzerland, on 12 June 2026. The artwork captures the warm evening light falling across the golden vineyards of Lavaux, the tranquil waters of Lake Geneva and the historic lakeside village.

Bright yellow vineyard terraces stretch across the hillside, contrasting with the soft grey-blue reflections of the lake and the delicate pastel tones of the evening sky. The expressive impasto brushwork conveys the texture of the landscape and the fleeting atmosphere of a summer evening.

St-Saphorin is a picturesque village in the Lavaux wine-growing region of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Famous for its terraced vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva, Lavaux is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The unique combination of vineyards, historic villages and lake views makes this region one of Switzerland’s most distinctive landscapes.

Painted directly outdoors, this original oil painting captures a particular moment of light and colour rather than a static photographic view. The composition emphasises the contrast between the luminous yellow vineyards, the quiet lake and the winding shoreline, creating a sense of depth and movement.

This artwork belongs to Olga Tacan’s ongoing CERULEANISTIQUE project, dedicated to painting Lake Geneva, Lutry, Lavaux and the surrounding Swiss landscapes directly from nature.

Original oil painting by Olga Tacan.

Artwork details

• Location: St-Saphorin, Lavaux, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
• Subject: Sunset light over Lake Geneva and the Lavaux vineyards
• Medium: Oil on paper
• Technique: Original plein-air oil painting
• Artwork dimensions: 20.5 × 36.5 cm
• Presentation: Handmade passe-partout
• Date painted: 12 June 2026

An original Swiss landscape painting for collectors and art lovers interested in Lake Geneva, Lavaux vineyard landscapes, Swiss art and contemporary plein-air painting.