Twilight on the terrace, Paris 1877

"Twilight on the Terrace, Paris" (1877) by Julius LeBlanc Stewart depicts a scene of leisure and elegance. Three women in fashionable attire relax on a Parisian terrace, their conversation punctuated by the vibrant colors of a scarlet macaw and blue and gold parrot. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the delicate details of the women's clothing and the intricate patterns of the Persian rug. The Parisian skyline in the distance serves as a backdrop to this intimate gathering, capturing the essence of late 19th-century Parisian life.