The (Four-Letter) Word of Cambronne 1861

Editor: This is Charles François Daubigny's print, "The (Four-Letter) Word of Cambronne." It's like a snapshot of a peaceful river scene, but with a tiny house on a boat! I wonder, what does this seemingly simple scene mean to you? Curator: Ah, yes! The "word" alludes to defiance, perhaps Daubigny's own against artistic norms. It is also a serene moment, isn't it? A floating studio, capturing fleeting light. What would it feel like to be in that boat? Editor: Being adrift in a floating studio sounds both dreamy and a little bit isolating. Curator: Exactly! Art, like life, is a journey of defiance and serenity, sometimes all in the same breath. I’ve certainly felt it myself!