River in Autumn 1919

Gustave Loiseau’s “River in Autumn” is an oil painting, and each dab of paint feels like a small decision, a tiny building block in a world of color and light. The way Loiseau handles paint here, it’s all about texture. Look at the water, those little flicks and strokes, they remind you that it’s paint, but also that it’s water, reflecting the light. The paint is applied in short strokes, almost like stitches. See how he builds up the trees, layer upon layer, using oranges, yellows, and browns. It’s like he’s not just painting what he sees, but what he feels. Check out that spot in the lower right corner, where the bank meets the river. The way the purple hues catch your eye, contrasting with the warm tones, it's just killer! Loiseau’s paintings, like those of Monet, invite us to see painting as a verb, not a noun. It's an ongoing conversation, and it’s far more interesting to embrace the questions than to demand answers.