Summer (1893)

We are delighted to present “Summer” (1893), a luminous masterpiece by the renowned Belgian artist Emile Claus. This enchanting painting captures the essence of a warm, sunny day in the rolling countryside, a theme that resonates deeply within Claus' works.In "Summer", Claus employs a vivid, impressionistic style to bring to life a pastoral setting alight with the glow of the season. The scene is depicted through a path that meanders gently through a vibrant tableau of flourishing nature. Long, soft brushes of green, yellow, and blue hues conjure a lush meadow that bristles gently in the imagined breeze.Central to the composition are a cow and a herding woman, both enveloped in the tranquility of their environment. The woman, clad in a simple blue dress, guides the cow along the path, her pose relaxed, suggesting a routine familiarity with her task. Claus's attention to the interplay of light and color highlights the cow's gentle form and the texture of its coat against the varied greens of the grass and trees.This painting is not only a celebration of summer's beauty but also a testament to Claus’s profound ability to connect us to the serene rhythms of rural life. His brushwork skillfully blends the elements together, creating a scene that feels both intimate and expansive, inviting the viewer to step into this peaceful world and letting the stresses of modern life slip away.