By the Eure River 1911

Gustave Loiseau made this painting of the Eure River, using oil on canvas. It's got that impressionist thing, the way it’s about capturing a fleeting moment, a sensory experience. I love how Loiseau builds up the image with these little strokes of color, almost like he’s weaving a tapestry. Look closely, and you can see how each touch of the brush is individual, but together they make a whole. The reflections in the water are really interesting. It’s like the world is turned upside down, everything is a bit wobbly and uncertain. There is a sense of calm, but it feels kind of unsettling. It makes me think of other painters like Camille Pissarro, who were also trying to capture the everyday beauty of the French countryside. You can really see how artists riff off each other, each adding their own spin. There's no final word, just a beautiful, ongoing conversation.