“Spring,” created by James Tissot in the year 1865, is a genre painting from the Realism art movement. The artwork, which measures 91.44 by 127 centimeters, is held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene outdoor scene, with three young women reclining and engaging in leisurely activities under a canopy of blossoming trees. The central woman, dressed in a delicate white gown with a pink sash, appears to be in conversation with a second woman garbed in a darker dress, who reclines on the grass with an expression of thoughtful engagement. In the background, a third figure can be seen climbing a blooming tree, adding a sense of playful spontaneity to the otherwise tranquil setting. The meticulously detailed setting—marked by the blossoming trees, scattered items, and lush greenery—captures the essence of a leisurely spring day, evocative of the Realism movement’s dedication to depicting everyday life with accuracy and attention to detail.
