Sous Le Grand Marronier De Marquayrol 1915

Henri Martin made this dreamy, sun-drenched garden scene, Sous Le Grand Marronier De Marquayrol, with what looks like countless little dabs of paint. Imagine Martin, outside, squinting, trying to capture the way light filters through the leaves, scattering across the table and chairs. You know, it’s interesting how he builds up the image with all these tiny strokes, almost like he’s weaving light itself. Each mark feels deliberate, a micro-decision about color and placement. I wonder if he was influenced by the pointillists? The cool blues and greens contrast so nicely with the warmer yellows and oranges. I love how he renders the shadows, not as flat dark areas, but as vibrant, textured spaces. It’s like he’s saying, "Even in the shade, there’s life and color”. It makes me want to grab a chair and sit right down.