Windy Day, Place De La Concorde c. 1890

"Windy Day, Place de la Concorde" by Jean Béraud, painted around 1890, depicts a Parisian street scene on a blustery day. The central figure, a woman caught in the wind, struggles to maintain her balance as her skirt billows around her. The painting captures the fleeting moment of a gust of wind and the momentary chaos it creates, a common theme in Béraud's work that focused on Parisian life and its characters. The artist's keen eye for detail is evident in the depiction of the woman's clothing, the glistening wet cobblestones, and the distant cityscape. This scene, set in one of the most iconic locations in Paris, provides a glimpse into the everyday life of the city during the late 19th century.