Le Matin 1922 - 1926

"Le Matin" by George Barbier, made in the 1920s, seduces us with its delicate colours and lines. I find myself wondering, what was Barbier thinking when he composed this scene? I see pastels – pinks and blues – that give a dream-like, gentle air to the morning light. The lines that define the figures are so crisp! You can see the artist enjoyed creating this world, one where elegance and mystery are intertwined. It reminds me of Watteau, or Fragonard, in its rococo sensibilities. They painted pleasure, as well! Each artist is in conversation with those who came before, borrowing an idea here, a technique there. What remains is a painting that speaks of its time, reflecting both the artist's inner vision and our own.