Veslez 1906

Gustave Loiseau made this painting, Veslez, with oil on canvas. Looking at the dabs of color, I can almost feel the artist standing there, trying to capture the way the light hits that house. It’s like he’s wrestling with the scene, trying to pin down something fleeting. The greens and yellows are so alive, you can practically hear the buzzing of insects in the grass. I imagine Loiseau squinting, mixing colors on his palette, stepping back to see if he’s got it right. There’s a real tenderness in the way he renders the scene. The paint isn't too thick, more like gentle touches that build up the image. You can see how impressionists like Loiseau were in conversation with each other, each trying to capture the world in their own way. It’s a conversation that keeps going, each artist adding their voice.