Artwork
Manda Lamétrie, fermière
Manda Lamétrie, fermière is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alfred Philippe Roll. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay.
About this work
Overview
Manda Lamétrie, fermière is an oil painting by Alfred Philippe Roll, executed in 1894. The work captures a serene rural scene set in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, Upper Normandy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, identified as Manda Lamétrie, standing in a grassy field, holding a metal bucket. A light brown cow accompanies her in the foreground. Her simple, long white dress and pulled-back hair convey a sense of everyday, unpretentious labor. The subject's direct gaze engages the viewer, implying an awareness of observation.
Technique & Style
Roll employs oil paint to achieve a calm, naturalistic effect. The composition balances figures and landscape, with sunlight filtering through distant trees, enhancing the sense of a quiet, everyday moment frozen in time.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, the painting is part of the collection at the Louvre Museum, where it is currently housed.
Context
The scene reflects late 19th-century French rural life, specifically in Upper Normandy, capturing the tranquility of agricultural daily life.
Legacy
As a genre scene, Manda Lamétrie, fermière contributes to the tradition of depicting ordinary life in art, though its broader impact or notable influence on subsequent artists is not prominently documented.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Philippe Roll (1845–1919) was an artist, born in former 8th arrondissement of Paris.
