Beautiful Afternoon in Royan 1910

Here's Bunny's Beautiful Afternoon in Royan, made with oil on canvas. Look at all those parasols, like giant mushrooms, protecting delicate skin from the sun. It feels like a hot day but also breezy because the brushstrokes are so light and feathery. I can imagine Bunny working on this outside, squinting, trying to capture the light just so. What was he thinking as he painted each of these figures? Did he know them? Did he think about their lives? I bet he had a crush on one of them! Notice how the blues and pinks create this dreamy, summery vibe, right? It’s all soft edges and diffused light, kinda like a Monet but with more narrative. You can almost hear the chatter of these women, the waves lapping at the shore. Bunny was part of that whole Impressionist moment, trying to catch fleeting moments of light and color. And here he totally nails it, transforming a simple beach scene into a poetic slice of life.