Summer 1890

Thomas Wilmer Dewing's "Summer" (1890) depicts two women in a verdant landscape. The painting's soft, hazy brushstrokes and pastel colors create a serene and dreamlike atmosphere, characteristic of Dewing's style. The figures, rendered with delicate lines and subtle tones, seem to blend seamlessly with the surrounding foliage. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and the beauty of nature, a recurring theme in Dewing's work. "Summer" exemplifies Dewing's mastery of depicting the fleeting moments of leisure and elegance enjoyed by the upper class in the late 19th century.