The Harbour at St. Jean Cap Ferrat 1921

Winston Churchill painted this landscape of The Harbour at St. Jean Cap Ferrat with oil on canvas. Look at those gestural marks and the color palette; you can almost feel the brushstrokes. I imagine Churchill, with his bulldog spirit, approaching the canvas with a mix of determination and curiosity. What was he thinking when he made this? The way he’s captured the light shimmering on the water is lovely. The paint isn't too thick, allowing for a sense of transparency and movement. See how the boats bob gently in the harbor? It reminds me of other painters like Monet, who were also fascinated by capturing fleeting moments of light and atmosphere. Artists are always in conversation, borrowing and riffing off one another’s ideas. Painting, after all, is an ongoing experiment in seeing and feeling. It embraces uncertainty and allows for multiple interpretations. And that's the joy of it.