Landscape at cagnes 1905

Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted this landscape at Cagnes with oil on canvas, using these very short, feathery strokes of warm colors that give the impression of a sun-drenched hillside. It's like he's not just painting what he sees, but how it feels to be there, in that moment. I love how Renoir uses color to create a sense of depth and texture. The paint is applied in thin layers, allowing the white of the canvas to peek through, giving the painting a luminous quality. Look at the way he suggests the foliage with these quick dabs of color. It's almost like he's using the paint to create a kind of shimmering, vibrating effect. It's a very physical, almost sensual way of painting, and it really draws you in. This approach to landscape reminds me of Cezanne, who was also interested in breaking down forms into their essential elements. But where Cezanne is more structural, Renoir is all about capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, embracing ambiguity.