Etaples 1902

Rupert Bunny has made a painting with oils, where greys and browns dominate with these swift gestural marks. It feels like the picture plane emerged slowly. I imagine Rupert Bunny standing in a field, squinting against the light, trying to capture a sense of place and atmosphere. Look at how he captures the buildings nestled together, their forms softened by a gentle haze, but it’s that sky that really draws me in. I wonder what Rupert was thinking about when he layered the paint so thickly, especially across the top. The way the light filters through those heavy clouds creates a real sense of depth and drama. You can almost feel the stillness in the air. Bunny’s paintings are always so evocative. It reminds me of Corot’s landscapes, in that it embraces a quiet, contemplative mood. For me, art is all about seeing the world in new ways, and Rupert Bunny is just one of the many artists who inspire me.