Blumenstillleben 1910

Cuno Amiet made this painting of flowers, we don't know when, but it's an explosion of colour and process. The dabs and dashes, they just keep coming! It's like Amiet is building the image out of pure energy. Look closely at the way the vase is painted. It's not just green; it's a whole symphony of greens, with bits of blue and even pink peeking through. It’s a real material thing, and the surfaces are alive with texture. I wonder what kind of brush he used? See the bottom right corner? Those thick impasto strokes feel like they’re almost sculpted onto the canvas. It's not about perfect representation. It's about feeling the weight and presence of the paint itself. You know, looking at this, I’m reminded of Van Gogh, especially his late flower paintings. Both artists share that same urgency and intensity, like they’re trying to capture something fleeting and essential before it disappears. Isn’t art just a beautiful, ongoing conversation?