Moret 1902

Armand Guillaumin painted 'Moret' with oil on canvas, capturing a sunset over a river with loose, energetic brushstrokes. The surface is alive with texture, the paint applied in dabs and dashes of color that create a shimmering effect. The water reflects the warm hues of the sky, with touches of purple and blue adding depth and complexity. Look at the way the light catches the leaves of the trees, each stroke a tiny explosion of color. Guillaumin's process feels intuitive, responding to the fleeting beauty of the scene with a directness that is both skillful and deeply felt. The broken color and attention to light remind me of Monet, but Guillaumin has a rawness, an earthiness that is all his own. It's a reminder that art is not about perfection, but about embracing the messy, unpredictable nature of experience.