Rote Tulpen 1926

Christian Rohlfs made this painting of red tulips with paint on, well, something. I love how he lets the blue ground peek through, like the negative space in a drawing. The way the brushstrokes create this almost shimmering effect, it's like he's trying to capture not just the tulips themselves, but also their fleeting essence. You can almost feel the energy of his hand as he’s making the painting, right? Check out the way he defines the vase, so subtle, almost not there, letting the flowers take center stage. Those tulips, though, they’re bursting with life, unapologetically red against that cool blue. It’s a bold choice, kinda reminds me of Nolde, same era, that wild expressionist spirit. Painting’s just an ongoing conversation, isn't it? Always open to new interpretations, new ways of seeing.