Summer
1889
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1889
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Summer is a 1889 oil by Alfred Stevens, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a woman standing in a room, holding a fan in her right hand and a bouquet of flowers in her left. She is dressed in a long, light-colored dress with a high neckline and long sleeves, adorned with a floral pattern. The woman stands beside a chair with a floral cushion, set against a backdrop of a window with a red curtain pulled back, revealing a garden with trees and flowers outside. The woman's attire and the setting suggest a warm and leisurely atmosphere, evoking the feeling of a summer day. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes adds to the serene ambiance. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Alfred Stevens, an artist known for his portraits and genre scenes.
