October Day
1892
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1892
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a quiet road cutting through pale fields under a soft, gray sky. A woman in a long skirt walks away, carrying a bundle of sticks. Cazin painted this scene over three years, layering thin oil glazes to build the misty light. The woman’s back is turned—we don’t know her story, just the quiet of the moment. If you like this gentle mood, look up the technique called *glazing*.
