The Garden

Depiction of Light and Color, Calculated Composition

The light in the painting streams in from the upper left, and the beautiful dappled sunlight falling on the woman's white dress and the ground is rendered with the Impressionistic technique of *plein air* painting (outdoor creation).

The dress is not merely white; bluish shadows are cast upon it, and a pink, flower-adorned bonnet (hat) placed at her feet adds a vibrant accent to the canvas.

Another significant highlight is the silhouette of the woman reaching out to pluck fruit (apples and pears), which is depicted in sync with the spread of the tree branches.