Landscape 

Maxime Maufra created this landscape painting with oil on canvas; a tranquil, atmospheric scene unfolds before us, dominated by soft hues and reflective surfaces. The composition is neatly divided by a horizontal band of land. Maufra masterfully uses light to create depth and texture. Notice how the brushstrokes are visible, almost tactile. These marks function as signs, directing our gaze. The horizontal line of the landscape serves not only as a structural element, but also as a signifier of stability and containment, a visual metaphor for the boundary between nature and representation. The sky, a muted palette of whites and greys, reflects onto the water below, blurring the boundaries between reality and reflection. This deliberate ambiguity challenges our perception, asking us to question what we see. The subtle brushwork encourages us to contemplate the transient nature of light. Art, in this context, is not just a representation of the world but an exploration of perception itself.