Two women in a clearing in the woods, one holding a parasol, the other seated in the grass 1870 - 1891

This etching, "Two women in a clearing in the woods, one holding a parasol, the other seated in the grass," by Marcel Blairat, depicts a serene outdoor scene. Created between 1870 and 1891, it showcases two women in a wooded clearing, one standing with a parasol and the other seated in the grass. The artist's use of detailed lines and shading captures the textures of the forest and the delicate features of the women. This work is a classic example of 19th-century French Realism, with its emphasis on depicting everyday life with accuracy and sensitivity. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this etching showcases Blairat's ability to capture the beauty and tranquility of nature.