1896
oil
panel
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Windy Day, Place de la Concorde is a 1896 oil by Jean Béraud, depicting Ice Skating, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a woman in a long, dark skirt and a light-colored coat, holding a hat with one hand and a purse with the other. She stands on a wet, tiled surface, possibly an outdoor skating rink, with people ice skating in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, street lamps, and a cloudy sky. The woman's attire and the setting suggest a late 19th-century urban scene. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Jean Béraud.
Jean Béraud was born on January 12, 1849, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to French parents; his father, also named Jean, was a sculptor employed at St.
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