Collins Street 1915

Frederick McCubbin created this oil painting of Collins Street, and it's all about the light, right? Look at the sunny yellows, oranges, and dabs of blue, like it's a hot day. It's like he attacked the canvas with pure color. I imagine McCubbin, standing there, trying to capture the feeling of the street with those thick strokes. See how the buildings seem to shimmer? He really knew how to make paint work hard. I bet he was thinking about the impressionists, like Monet, but wanted to do his own thing. That one little dash of red in the bottom corner – it’s like a tiny rebellion, a reminder that painting isn't just about what you see, but how you feel. It's like a conversation between artists, where each one adds their own twist.