Study for 'A summer morning' 1908

Rupert Bunny made this 'Study for a Summer Morning' painting with oil. It's interesting how Bunny uses these pale, almost chalky colors to give the scene a hazy, dreamlike quality. The brushstrokes are soft and blended, which blurs the edges of things, adding to the overall feeling of gentle light. This feels so process-oriented, like he's capturing a fleeting moment, not pinning it down. Check out how the white dress of the standing figure melts into the background. It's all about texture, with layers of thin, translucent paint creating depth and luminosity. There's a looseness in the way he applies the paint that makes the scene feel alive, like a memory that's just out of reach. Bunny’s painting reminds me of Bonnard, with its intimate domestic scenes and focus on light and atmosphere. These paintings never give us simple answers, but invite us into a world of quiet contemplation.