Bretagnelainen rantakylä (Camaret)

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with old buildings lined up along the water. The houses have slanted roofs and small windows, some with lights on inside. The sky above is soft and cloudy, while the water below is dark and ripples with light. Notice how the artist used thick brushstrokes to make the water look alive. The buildings fade into shadow, but the light from inside their windows stands out. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.