Copyright: Public domain
Albert Julius Olsson made this painting of Dunluce Castle using oil paint with loose brushstrokes. It's like he's trying to capture a feeling more than a picture. I'm really drawn to the way Olsson builds up the surface. It’s so physical, almost sculptural. The paint is thick, especially in the waves, where you can see the marks of the brush. Then look at the thin washes of color in the sky, creating this soft, ethereal light. That contrast between the solid and the atmospheric makes it alive. I love how the warm, sunset colors around the castle are echoed in the rocks and sand, linking everything together. It reminds me a bit of Turner, both of them trying to capture the sublime power of nature. Olsson's painting is not just about a place, it’s about an experience, a feeling of awe. It's more about questions than answers and embraces all kinds of multiple interpretations.
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