Honore Daumier, A Man Reading in a Garden c1866-68I love the play of light and shadow in this picture-- with the interplay between the two creating an atmosphere of relaxation and serenity, suggesting a kind of harmony seemingly at odds with the normal conflict of light and dark. There's also a crispness to the image despite the rather indistinct details of the foliage and the man's clothes. On a more personal level, this is how I intend to pass much of my time this summer, so it's gratifying to think such activity can inspire great art, and not just be a way to while away my idle hours.
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