Bessy, un après-midi à la campagne 1908

Maximilien Luce, a prominent member of the Neo-Impressionist movement, painted "Bessy, un après-midi à la campagne" in 1908. The painting captures a serene moment in the countryside, featuring a woman in a white dress and straw hat, seated under a large tree, with a young boy beside her. The scene is rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors characteristic of the Neo-Impressionist style, creating a sense of dappled light and airiness. The painting evokes the peace and tranquility of the natural world, while also highlighting the intimate bond between the woman and child.