Curatorial Narrative Eugene Cottin’s “Rabbits in the Larder” occupies a unique position within the still life tradition, one that navigates the tension between realism and Impressionism. The artist’s employment of impasto brushwork imbues the scene with a tactile quality, as if the viewer might reach out to touch the rough-hewn surfaces of the wooden larder or the softness of the rabbits’ fur. This deliberate materiality is underscored by an earthy palette that recalls the rustic charm of a 19th-century farmhouse.As “Rabbits in the Larder” assumes its intended scale, approximately 56×44 inches, its visual and atmospheric dynamics become increasingly pronounced. The muted tones of brown, green, beige, and reds create a chromatic structure that is at once soothing and grounding, establishing a sense of spatial rhythm that invites contemplation. When enlarged, the impasto texture takes on a life of its own, imbuing the painting with an