The artwork titled “Spring (Study of Jeanne Demarsy)” was created by the renowned artist Édouard Manet in 1882 in Paris, France. Utilizing multiple mediums including aquatint, etching, canvas, and oil, this piece is a distinguished product of the Impressionism movement. The artwork measures 15.5 x 10.7 cm and is a portrait genre painting currently housed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The artwork vividly depicts a young woman in a springtime setting, presenting both elegance and a delicate charm. The subject, Jeanne Demarsy, is shown adorned in a sumptuous hat decorated with flowers and greenery, holding a parasol that complements her floral-patterned dress and light gloves. The background is a lush, verdant garden that encapsulates the essence of spring, with vibrant greenery and an azure blue sky. Manet’s use of rich, textured brush strokes and a harmonious color palette showcases a keen attention to detail and masterful portrayal of light and shadow, hallmark characteristics of the Impressionist style.
