Pines and Eucalyptus at Cavelieri 1905

Theo van Rysselberghe made "Pines and Eucalyptus at Cavelieri" with oil on canvas, using a pointillist technique, where the process of dabbing paint becomes the subject itself. Look at how the texture of the paint creates this shimmering, vibrant surface! The blues and greens of the water are built up from tiny dots, giving it a breathing, almost living quality. Up close, you see individual marks, but stepping back, they blend into a cohesive, luminous whole. I love how this method kind of embodies the way we experience the world – little pieces coming together to form our overall impression. The way Van Rysselberghe handles the light here is fascinating too. It reminds me of Seurat, but with a warmer palette. It’s like he's not just painting a scene, but capturing a specific feeling, a mood. It's the kind of painting that invites you to linger, to get lost in the details, and to see the world in a new way.