La Belle Jardiniere – March 1896

"La Belle Jardiniere – March" is an illustration created in 1896 by Eugène Grasset, a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement. This work, likely part of a larger series, depicts a woman in a red dress kneeling in a garden, planting seeds. The Art Nouveau style is evident in the flowing lines of the woman's dress and the stylized depiction of the plants. The image, with its emphasis on nature and the cycle of life, embodies the themes of renewal and growth prevalent in Grasset's work. This illustration is an example of the beautiful and decorative style of Art Nouveau, which influenced the arts and design of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.