Curatorial Narrative Anna Berent’s “Forest” presents itself as an intriguing case study in the evolution of Impressionist techniques. Created without a specific date, it is likely that this piece was crafted within the latter half of the 20th century, when artists began to experiment with increasingly expressive brushwork. The artist’s use of impasto brings a three-dimensional quality to the painting, as if the forest floor itself were rising up from the canvas. This tactile approach imbues the work with an almost palpable sense of atmosphere. When enlarged to a substantial scale, such as 44×55 inches, “Forest” begins to assert its presence in a luxury interior environment. The dark browns and greens that dominate the palette establish a somber spatial rhythm, while the judicious application of yellow and red notes injects an air of tension into the composition. As light hits the painting, these warm hues appear almost luminescent