Sommeliere (Waitress in Bistro) 

Here is your audio guide script: Varlin, a Swiss artist, painted "Sommeliere (Waitress in Bistro)" with oil on canvas, presenting us with a scene seemingly captured in a fleeting moment. The painting is dominated by warm hues of ochre and burgundy, applied with visible, energetic brushstrokes, giving the impression of a vibrant, transient space. The composition is structured around the figure of the waitress, who is positioned against the backdrop of a bistro interior. Varlin uses a limited palette to create a sense of unity. The rough texture of the paint adds a tactile dimension, almost as if we could feel the atmosphere of the bistro. Varlin's choice of subject matter and his method of representation destabilizes traditional portraiture, focusing instead on the interplay of color, form, and texture. The painting serves as a reminder that art doesn't just mirror reality. It actively shapes our perception of it through aesthetic and conceptual experimentation.