“Silent Seasons – Summer,” created circa 1970 by American artist Will Barnet, belongs to the Pop Art movement and represents a genre painting rendered in the medium of lithography on paper. The artwork showcases Barnet’s signature style, known for its serene and contemplative atmosphere.
The artwork features a woman with long, dark hair, dressed in a light garment, seated at a table. She is engaged in the act of blowing bubbles using a pipe, her posture reflective and calm. To her left is a green bowl placed on the table, creating a harmonious color balance with the rest of the scene. Through the window in the background, abstract circular forms are visible, evoking a sense of the natural world juxtaposed with the interior setting. Additionally, above the window, a bird, painted upside down, curiously observes the woman, adding a whimsical element to the otherwise tranquil scene. The overall composition is marked by a deliberate simplicity that draws attention to the contemplative mood of the piece, characteristic of Barnet’s work in this period.
