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The artist uses short, visible brushstrokes to build the texture of the water and the distant, hazy shoreline. This technique reflects his interest in the changing effects of light and weather, a concern shared by many of his contemporaries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more radical experiments of the Fauves, Maufra maintains a traditional approach to perspective and form. He balances the observational accuracy of the scene with a personal interpretation of the mood. The painting avoids dramatic flair, opting instead for a quiet, measured depiction of the river environment. The inclusion of the barges and the figures adds a human element to the natural event, grounding the composition in the daily life of the region. 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