La marée haute a Saint-Malô (High tide at St Malô) 1912

Ethel Carrick painted this scene of High Tide at St Malô with oils, sometime during her career. Look at how she approaches the figures on the beach; they're rendered with these quick, dab-like brushstrokes, almost like shorthand. It’s less about capturing every detail and more about getting the essence of the scene down, right? You can feel the energy of the crowd, the movement of the water. The paint has a materiality to it. The brushstrokes build up, creating a textured surface that catches the light. The color palette is quite muted, but it's enlivened by these pops of color – the red flags, the green umbrella. This layering gives the piece a kind of shimmering quality. Notice the way Carrick uses color and form to suggest depth and perspective. It reminds me a little of Vuillard, but with her own distinct touch.