The Aura of Noon
1893
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1893
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You are looking at a painting titled The Aura of Noon. The painting shows a woman wearing a red dress with white polka dots, holding a lantern. She is surrounded by a blue and yellow background. The woman's hair is blowing in the wind, and she appears to be dancing. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, and the colors are vibrant and bold. The overall effect is one of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Jules Chéret.
