Lady in her garden 

Jozsef Rippl-Ronai painted "Lady in Her Garden" using oil on canvas, with a delicate, almost textile-like touch. The visible texture of the canvas contributes to the dreamy, impressionistic effect. It's as though the image has been woven rather than simply painted. Rippl-Ronai’s technique involves an all-over application of small, repetitive marks. This creates a field of visual interest that spreads evenly across the surface. Think of it as a kind of pointillism, but with a more relaxed and organic feel. It almost looks like embroidery. This approach to painting, one might argue, elevates craft to the level of fine art, by emphasizing the labor-intensive, handmade quality of the image. It's a celebration of the artist’s touch, which in itself is a kind of work. Ultimately, it’s the materials and the making that give this artwork its unique charm and lasting appeal.