Resting in the Field 1901

"Resting in the Field" by Edouard Debat-Ponsan is a 1901 oil painting depicting a young woman resting in a field of wildflowers. The woman is dressed in traditional rural clothing and her relaxed pose suggests a moment of peace and tranquility. Two cows graze in the background, while another woman tends to them in the distance, adding to the idyllic countryside scene. The painting's soft light and painterly brushstrokes create a sense of serenity, reflecting the tranquil setting and the woman's peaceful repose. This work exemplifies the beauty and simplicity of rural life, a recurring theme in Debat-Ponsan's oeuvre.