Summer Scene
Frédéric Bazille · 1869
Why it's great
A group of bathers by a river, in the shade of trees, in the strong sun of a summer day. Bazille painted young men as they relaxed, in a bold, bright style. The colors and light were new. It's one of the first paintings of modern leisure.
Where to see it
📍 Fogg MuseumCambridge, United States
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Frédéric Bazille was born into a wealthy family in Montpellier, France, and moved to Paris to paint. He was a close friend of Monet and Renoir and shared a studio with them. He painted sunny outdoor scenes and portraits. He was killed in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870 when he was only 28.
