Spring in France
1890
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1890
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Vonnoh’s *Spring in France* shows a bright garden alive with fresh greens and yellows. Sunlight filters through leafy trees onto grassy paths. The grass looks almost real—brushstrokes are loose but sharp here and there. Vonnoh painted this in Grez-sur-Loing, a village near Paris where artists gathered in the 1880s. He used quick dabs of color to catch light, not smooth blends. This style came from French Impressionism he picked up while studying abroad. The garden feels warm and still. Look for the way pink flowers pop against dark green shadows. If you like this, check out Camille Pissarro’s work next.
