Curatorial Narrative Benson’s “Summer” (1890) is a quintessential exemplar of the Impressionist movement’s emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of natural light. Executed in an impasto style that imbues the paint with a tactile, almost three-dimensional quality, the artist’s brushwork creates a heightened sense of atmospheric pressure, drawing the viewer’s eye into the tranquil scene unfolding beneath the verdant foliage of a shaded glade. The juxtaposition of cool greens and warm yellows a deliberate choice made possible by the advent of modern pigments serves to underscore the artist’s interest in the interplay between light and color, as well as the inherent tensions between representation and abstraction.When enlarged to 44×54 inches, Benson’s “Summer” assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The expansive chromatic structure, with its deliberate deployment of white highlights and richly satura
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