Capri 

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon made this watercolour painting of Capri in the late 19th century, using paper, and a wet-on-wet technique that allowed the pigment to flow freely. The material qualities of watercolour give the work its soft, dreamlike quality, almost like a fleeting memory. Brabazon was known for his bravura handling of the medium, exploiting its fluidity to capture the light and atmosphere of his chosen location. The paper support also plays a role here, its absorbent surface allowing for subtle gradations of tone and color. It looks like a warm-toned paper, not white, which contributes to the overall hazy effect. Brabazon's approach, while rooted in the traditions of watercolour painting, also reflects a more modern sensibility, prioritizing direct experience and the expressive potential of the medium itself. There is a freedom and a lightness of touch here that elevates the work beyond a simple depiction of a place.