Landscape, Sunset 1912

Frederick George Cotman made this painting of a sunset in a landscape with oil. The sky is full of gold, yellow, and white. See how the colors aren't blended smoothly, but laid down in thick strokes? To me, that shows Cotman's process and decision-making. The texture of the paint adds a lot to the feeling of the work. It's not just a flat surface; it's got depth and physicality. Look at how the light catches the edges of those brushstrokes in the top right corner – the sun seems to be peeking through the clouds. It's like he built the image, bit by bit, with layers of color and texture. And how the greens and browns of the trees are daubed on with short, choppy strokes. This piece reminds me of Corot, who also embraced a kind of poetic looseness in his landscapes. Ultimately, art is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas and approaches.