Família Do Fuzileiro Naval 1935

Alberto da Veiga Guignard painted ‘Família Do Fuzileiro Naval’ with oil on canvas, and when I look at it, I get the sense that it was made in a kind of rush, with a real directness. The way the paint is applied in these almost crude, broken strokes and lines, feels like the artist is trying to capture the raw energy of the scene rather than worrying about perfection. It’s not precise, but that's what I love about it. Looking at the painting, you can almost feel the texture of the canvas beneath the paint. The colors are vivid but slightly muted, giving the whole image a kind of dreamlike quality. I keep coming back to the rug at the bottom of the scene. It’s like Guignard has thrown down this vibrant splash of red and orange. To me, it feels like a really intuitive response, a way of making a statement without overthinking it. Guignard's work reminds me a little of Henri Rousseau - that same kind of naive, almost childlike quality that somehow manages to convey complex emotions. For me, it's all about embracing the imperfections, letting the process guide you, and seeing where it takes you.