The Little Statue 1912

Delphin Enjolras brushed these strokes into being, probably at the turn of the century, capturing a woman in a private moment with a little statue. The light, oh it's so soft, it almost feels like it's breathing. I bet Enjolras was thinking about intimacy, not in a grand, loud way, but in the quiet corners of life. It’s not about perfect lines, it's about letting the colors bleed and blend, capturing the feeling of soft skin. See how the brushstrokes around the woman's dress aren't trying to be perfect? They're just suggesting, hinting. That's where the magic is, in the unspoken. The painting reminds me of the Impressionists, but Enjolras brings a certain warmth, like a hug from a friend. Artists are always riffing off each other, pulling and pushing ideas. And that’s painting, isn’t it? It’s about feeling your way through the dark, trusting your gut, and hoping something beautiful comes out on the other side.