The artwork titled “Young Girl and Man in Spring” was painted by Marcel Duchamp in 1911 in France. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Fauvism and Symbolism art movements, measuring 65.7 x 50.2 cm. It is categorized as a genre painting and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an ethereal and serene landscape characterized by the use of vivid yet soft colors. Central to the composition are two elongated, stylized figures of a girl and a man, captured in what appears to be a moment of leisure or interaction in a lush, verdant setting. The figures are surrounded by an abundance of greenery, with prominent hints of blossoms, emphasizing the freshness of spring. The loose brushwork and the fluid, almost dreamlike quality of the painting evoke a sense of harmony and oneness with nature, typical of the Symbolist approach. The Fauvist influence can be observed in the bold use of color and the dynamic energy within the composition, which transcends naturalistic representation to convey emotional and symbolic depth.
