Summer Scene
- Original dimensions
- 158 x 158 cm
- Museum
- Fogg Art Museum
- Year
- 1869
Historical context
Created in 1869 in France, this painting is part of the Impressionist movement, emerging during a period of artistic renewal. The canvas captures the vibrant beauty of a summer outdoors, where Bazille seizes the fleeting moments of nature. Currently housed at the Fogg Art Museum , this masterpiece reveals imposing dimensions of 158 x 158 cm, testifying to its visual impact.
Place in the artist's career
“Summer Scene” stands as a milestone in Bazille's career, revealing his early talent and penchant for vibrant compositions. Alongside “The Family Reunion” and “The Garden of Béhélan,” this painting shows a stylistic evolution towards a bolder treatment of light and color.
Anecdote
“Light is a melody that we paint, and each color is a note,” said Bazille. This moment of inspiration, forgotten in a bright corner of a French summer, gave birth to this canvas , where each burst of light dances in harmony with the landscape.
Major exhibitions
Salon of 1870