Le Rendezvous
1898[-]1902
![Le Rendezvous by Henri Somm, 1898[-]1902](https://www.thequadro.com/api/storage/artworks/thumb/l/henri-somm/henri-somm_le-rendezvous_1c3cfe89)
Henri Somm captures a quiet moment of anticipation in this charming print, where a stylishly dressed woman sits alone on a park bench. Her gaze is fixed expectantly to the side, suggesting she is waiting for a secret lover to arrive for their titular 'rendezvous.' The sketchy, energetic lines and dappled shading give the scene a fleeting, impressionistic feel, as if we've just stumbled upon a private moment in a bustling Parisian garden. Somm was a prolific French illustrator known for capturing everyday Parisian life with a touch of humor and elegance during the Belle Époque.