Le Rocher (la Naïade, Cavalière) 1906

Henri Manguin made Le Rocher in 1906 with oils, and you can see how he was working through the process of painting. The water isn’t just blue; it's a mix of greens, yellows, and even a bit of pink. It’s like he’s trying to capture every little shift in light and movement. Up close, you'll see how physical the paint is. It's not just about depicting a scene, it's about the act of painting. Look at the rocks, these are built up with thick layers, almost like he’s sculpting with the brush. The strokes are visible, alive, giving the rocks a tactile presence, like you could reach out and touch them. This feels like a cousin to some of Matisse's work, that same freedom with color. Art is always a conversation, right? This piece invites us to join in, to see the world through Manguin's eyes, one colorful, messy, beautiful stroke at a time.