Die Tochter des Barden 1900

"Die Tochter des Barden" (The Bard's Daughter), a watercolor painting by Eugène Grasset from 1900, depicts a young woman in a flowing gown with a lute playing a mournful melody. The woman's red hair and dress printed with galloping horses are striking against the seascape background, suggesting a romantic and melancholic tone. Grasset, known for his Art Nouveau style, masterfully blends decorative elements with a narrative sense in this piece. The gentle waves, cliffs, and yellow flowers create a backdrop for a solitary moment of musical expression.