Fishing Boats, Low Tide 

Editor: Here we have Jean Le Capelain's "Fishing Boats, Low Tide," a watercolor piece. I'm struck by how the muted tones create a hazy atmosphere. What details stand out to you? Curator: The visible labor involved in the scene is compelling. Note how the boats are not idealized, but rendered as tools of production. What can we infer about the artist's engagement with the working class through his attention to these details? Editor: It makes me consider the value we place on labor versus the final "art" product. Curator: Precisely. Le Capelain is not just painting a pretty picture; he's documenting a process, a means of survival, and the physical toil involved in acquiring resources. Editor: That’s definitely a fresh perspective. It’s more than just boats; it’s about the hands that guide them. Curator: Exactly. By understanding the materiality and labor, we can reconsider the artistic value.