Saint Tropez 

Francis Picabia captured this view of Saint Tropez with oil on canvas. You can see how Picabia built up the scene through layers of brushstrokes, each adding texture and depth. He wasn't after photorealistic accuracy; rather, he captured the essence of the landscape, its rough texture, and the light playing on the buildings and water. The visible brushwork becomes a record of his process, of his decisions made in applying paint to canvas. The charm of the painting lies in the materiality of the paint and the directness of its application. It almost seems that the painting has recorded the ephemeral beauty of the Saint Tropez landscape, a fleeting moment in time. What could be dismissed as a simple landscape becomes a celebration of the act of painting itself. It highlights the importance of direct engagement with materials and the ability of art to transcend traditional boundaries.