The Painter's Young Wife, Île d'Orléans 1919

"The Painter's Young Wife, Île d'Orléans" is a painting by Canadian artist Clarence Gagnon, created in 1919. The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress, seated on a beach, with her back to the viewer, reading a book. The background is a hazy blue, with a hint of water and sky, suggesting the tranquility of a coastal setting. Gagnon, known for his Impressionistic landscapes and scenes of rural life, captures the beauty of a quiet moment, emphasizing the interplay of light and color through a loose brushstroke.