Herbstimpression durchs Fenster 1953

Cuno Amiet’s painting gives us a view through a window onto a sun-drenched autumn scene, painted with strokes of blues, yellows, and oranges. I imagine Amiet, standing at the window, feeling that pull to capture the light as it filters through the trees. Maybe he started with a loose sketch, then dove right in, layering those colors, letting them mix and mingle. It’s all about capturing a fleeting moment, a feeling, rather than a precise rendering. Look at the way he uses the vertical strokes, mimicking the fall of light. There's a dance between the solid forms of the trees and the ephemeral quality of light and atmosphere. And that orange glow in the background? It’s like a burst of warmth on a chilly day. You can see he’s part of that generation of artists, like Bonnard and Vuillard, who were obsessed with capturing light in their domestic interiors and landscapes. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that painting isn't about perfection; it's about feeling, and seeing, and sharing that vision with others.