La Femme A L'ombrelle 1871

Jules Breton's "La Femme A L'ombrelle" (1871) depicts a young woman seated on a rocky cliff overlooking a vast body of water. The woman, adorned in a flowing yellow dress and a red shawl, holds a parasol and appears to be absorbed in reading. Breton's signature style of Realist painting is evident in the meticulous detail of the woman's clothing and the natural surroundings, capturing the essence of rural life in Brittany, France. The painting's tranquil atmosphere and romantic subject matter resonated with audiences of the time, making Breton one of the most popular artists of the 19th century.