The green muse 1895

"The Green Muse" is an 1895 painting by French artist Albert Maignan, currently housed in the Musée de Picardie in Amiens, France. The painting depicts a man in a dark suit with a woman in a flowing green gown draped around her. Her hand rests on the man's head, suggesting inspiration. The painting's dramatic lighting and the woman's ethereal form create a sense of otherworldly presence. The artwork is a captivating example of Symbolism and Art Nouveau, movements popular in the late 19th century.