Beuzec-Concq in Concarneau 1911

Maxime Maufra made 'Beuzec-Concq in Concarneau' using these beautiful broken marks and a gorgeous palette of sage green, muted blues, and strokes of ochre. Imagine Maufra standing there, squinting at the view, trying to capture the light on the water. You can almost see him tilting his head, making those quick, decisive marks. I love the way he uses the colored pencil to create depth. See how the lines in the foreground are darker and more defined, while those in the distance fade into a hazy blur? It feels like he's inviting us to step into this scene, to breathe in the salty air, and listen to the waves. It’s interesting to think about how Maufra's work fits into the larger story of landscape painting at the time, but what is most fascinating for me is how he looked and felt in this moment. Painting, after all, is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas across time, inspiring and provoking each other's creativity. It’s a way of embracing uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations and meanings.