Why comes he not? 1866

"Why Comes He Not?" (1866) by Jehan Georges Vibert depicts a scene of two women in a domestic setting, likely a courtyard. The painting captures a moment of anticipation and perhaps slight anxiety as the woman on the right, dressed in a lavish gown, waits expectantly. The title suggests a romantic tension, possibly a lover's arrival being awaited. Vibert's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the realistic portrayal of the women's attire, the patterned rug, and the lush greenery. The painting, a fine example of Academic realism, offers viewers a glimpse into the refined world of 19th-century society.