Path Of Flowers 1919

Charles Courtney Curran made this painting, *Path of Flowers*, probably in oil, using a technique that is both precise and fluid. It’s like he's trying to capture a fleeting moment, the way light filters through leaves. Look at the way the green shawl drapes across the woman’s shoulders; it’s almost as if the color is alive. You can almost feel the fabric move. The paint is applied with a gentle touch, creating a soft, dreamy effect. It's not about hiding the brushstrokes, but using them to build up the form, like you're seeing light itself take shape. And then there’s the way the sunlight hits her face, making her glow. Curran reminds me a little of John Singer Sargent, in the way he captures light and movement. But there's something more intimate here, a sense of peace and quiet. This painting invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and just be present in the moment. It’s like a little slice of paradise, captured in paint.