Départ, le coup de vent 1900

"Départ, le coup de vent" (Departure, the Gust of Wind) is a painting created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1900. The painting depicts a woman holding onto her hat as a gust of wind blows her hair. The painting is characteristic of Forain’s later style, which often focused on scenes of Parisian life. The painting's loose brushstrokes and use of light and shadow contribute to a sense of movement and dynamism. Forain, known for his satirical cartoons and paintings, captures a fleeting moment of urban life, with a woman struggling to stay balanced in the face of a sudden gust of wind.