Spring
1891
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1891
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Spring is an oil‑on‑canvas work painted by French artist Édouard Manet in 1881. It first appeared at the Paris Salon of 1882 and marked the biggest public triumph of his Salon career. The picture shows Parisian actress Jeanne DeMarsy dressed in a floral outfit, holding a parasol and wearing a bonnet, set against leafy foliage and a blue sky that together embody the season. The painting also holds a historic footnote: it was the first artwork ever reproduced in colour. Because of its success, the piece secured a place in a major collection. You can see it at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
