Woman in a Blue Apron and Straw Hat, Picking A Spray of Flowers 1919

"Woman in a Blue Apron and Straw Hat, Picking A Spray of Flowers" is an oil painting by Henri Martin, a French artist renowned for his landscapes and figure paintings. Created in 1919, the work depicts a woman, seen from behind, in a blue apron and straw hat, bending down to pick flowers. The loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, typical of Martin's style, create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the fleeting moment of a rural scene. This painting, held in a private collection, demonstrates Martin's sensitivity to light and nature, capturing the essence of a simple act amidst the beauty of the natural world.