A Snowy Monday 1926

Lilla Cabot Perry painted A Snowy Monday with visible brushstrokes and a subdued palette. The painting feels less about a specific scene and more about capturing a mood. The way Perry handles the paint, especially in the snow, is remarkable. You can see individual strokes, little dabs of color that somehow blend into this cohesive, glistening surface. The texture isn’t overly thick, but you sense the layers, like she’s building up the image bit by bit, responding to what’s already there. I love the dash of color with the clothes drying on the line. The red and orange really pop against the muted tones of the snow and trees, giving the painting a sense of life. It's as if Perry is saying, "Even in the midst of winter, there's vibrancy, there's warmth." She has an almost pointillist approach here, reminiscent of Pissarro, but with a uniquely American sensibility. It’s an ongoing conversation of translating our experiences into something tangible, something we can all share.