Rain 19th-20th century

Curator: At first glance, this watercolour by Dodge Macknight, simply titled "Rain," feels like a memory—fleeting and dreamlike. Editor: It's a very visceral interpretation of rain; the slanting white lines give an impression of a downpour, almost a curtain, obscuring the landscape beyond. The rooftops seem to absorb the pink and lavender hues. Curator: Macknight was known for his bold color choices and his dedication to painting en plein air. You can sense how the artist tried to capture the atmospheric conditions of the scene. Editor: It's interesting how this image subverts the romanticization of rain we often see. The rain here isn't gentle; it's a force, imposing itself on the setting. Curator: Indeed, the image captures a moment of nature asserting itself over the built environment, an interesting commentary of the relationship between the natural and the constructed. Editor: A simple scene, powerfully rendered. It's made me see rain in a new light, less melancholic and more dynamic.