Laforge Family's House 1912

Alfredo Andersen made "Laforge Family's House" with oil paint, and it’s all about how he builds up the scene through layers. Look at how he approaches the foliage, it's not about perfect representation, but about creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. It's like he's inviting us to wander through the garden. The texture here is key; Andersen uses thin paint to create a feeling of light. See how the brushstrokes capture the sun hitting the walls. Then there's this figure on the porch, almost ghost-like, rendered with such delicate strokes. The whole scene feels like a memory, softened by time. This reminds me a bit of Vilhelm Hammershøi, with that similar focus on quiet domestic scenes, but with a warmer palette. It shows how artists are always in conversation, each adding their own voice to the story of painting.