Summer's Day, c.1879 by Berthe Morisot
Canvas Print - 17964-MST
Location: National Gallery, London, United KingdomOriginal Size: 45.7 x 75.2 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $50.00 USD
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Painting Information
Berthe Morisot's "Summer's Day" is a shimmering, sun-dappled delight - a fleeting moment captured in oils and daubs of light.
Two elegant ladies lounge in a rowboat, adrift on a pond dappled with reflections of sky and foliage. Their fashionable summer attire - all crisp whites and cool blues - pops against the verdant backdrop. Morisot's brushwork dances across the surface, suggesting rippling water and rustling leaves without getting bogged down in fussy details.
There's a lovely interplay between the solid forms of the boat and figures and the ephemeral quality of their surroundings. The women seem both present and slightly dreamlike - as if they might dissolve into the air at any moment. It's quintessential Impressionism, all about capturing that elusive play of light and atmosphere.
What strikes me most is the sense of languid contentment. These ladies aren't doing much of anything, and that's rather the point. They're simply existing in the moment, basking in a perfect summer's day. It's an ode to leisure and the simple pleasures of nature.
Morisot was a trailblazer - one of the few women accepted into the Impressionist circle. Her work often focused on domestic scenes and the lives of women, bringing a fresh perspective to the movement. Here, she elevates a mundane outing into something magical and timeless.
This painting positively glows with joie de vivre. Looking at it, I can almost feel the warm breeze and hear the gentle lapping of water against the boat. It's an invitation to slow down and savor life's quiet moments. In our hectic world, couldn't we all use a bit more of that?
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