Noel

About this work

This picture shows a woman in a long dress and apron, carrying a bundle of sticks in one arm and a basket of flowers in the other. She’s standing outside, with dry grass and trees behind her. The sky is light blue with wispy clouds, and the colors are soft and warm. The text on the image says “Noël 1902” and includes a Paris address, hinting this might be a holiday card. The woman’s pose and the simple background give it a quiet, everyday feel. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.