Curatorial Narrative Esther Blaikie MacKinnon’s “Spanish Church” exemplifies the Impressionistic mode of the late 19th century, where the artist captures the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in a specific locale. The work is characterized by soft brushstrokes that create a hazy effect, obscuring the sharp edges and definitive lines often associated with more representational art forms. This approach to representation allows MacKinnon to convey the atmospheric weight of her subject matter, imbuing the painting with a sense of languid warmth.The palette employed in “Spanish Church” is similarly reflective of the artist’s intent to evoke an atmosphere rather than merely render a scene. A predominantly green and yellow hue predominates, punctuated by brown and beige accents that serve to ground the composition. This chromatic structure creates a visual rhythm that ebbs and flows across the canvas, drawing the viewer’s eye into t