The Blue Dress 1917

"The Blue Dress" (1917) by Henri Martin (1860-1943) depicts a woman in a flowing blue gown, seated in a landscape bathed in warm, Impressionistic light. The artist's use of thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors creates a sense of movement and vibrancy, highlighting the ethereal quality of the subject's dress and the lushness of the surrounding nature. This work, currently in a private collection, exemplifies Martin's signature style, blending elements of Impressionism and Symbolism to evoke a feeling of tranquility and poetic beauty.