Walking in the Park 1815 - 1892

"Walking in the Park" is a watercolor sketch by Constantin Guys, a French artist known for his depictions of Parisian life in the 19th century. The work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a group of elegantly dressed Parisians enjoying a stroll in a park. Guys's loose and gestural brushstrokes convey the movement and energy of the scene, while the muted color palette evokes the atmosphere of a hazy summer day. This small sketch exemplifies Guys's mastery of capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life, making him a key figure in the development of modern art.