Artwork
Open Air Concert
Open Air Concert is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Lilla Cabot Perry. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Open Air Concert is a 1896 oil painting by American artist Lilla Cabot Perry, associated with the Impressionist movement. The work is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three girls in a serene outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and grass. The girls, dressed in distinct attire, appear to be engaged by something outside the frame, conveying a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Perry's Impressionist style is evident in the soft, visible brushstrokes and emphasis on capturing light's effect on the subjects. Her approach was influenced by Claude Monet, as well as her exposure to the Boston School and travels in Europe and Japan.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lilla Cabot Perry (born Lydia Cabot; January 13, 1848 – February 28, 1933) was an American artist who worked in the American Impressionist style, rendering portraits and landscapes in the free form manner of her mentor, Claude Monet.
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