Cassis

About this work

This painting shows a bright, sunlit scene with a few trees framing a small body of water. The trees have thick trunks and leafy green tops, while the water below reflects light in soft blue patches. On the shore, there are a couple of boats with red and yellow accents, resting near the water’s edge. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the painting a lively, almost rough feel—like the artist worked quickly outdoors. The colors pop against each other, especially the red boats against the greens and yellows. Try looking up impasto to see how this technique works in other paintings.