By the Sea (Honfleur)
1881
Eva Gonzalès, the only formal student of Édouard Manet, captures a quiet, sun-drenched moment in this 1881 Impressionist gem. We see a young woman from behind, her attention completely captured by the sea view through the open window, perhaps cooling herself with a fan on a warm day. That striking red bow in her hair acts as a bold splash of color against the soft blues and greens of the garden and sea, anchoring the composition. It's a lovely snapshot of leisure, showing how the Impressionists loved to paint modern life and the effects of natural light.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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