Madeleine in the Forest of Love

Medium: oil, canvas.
Dimension: 138 х 163 cm.
Местонахождение: the Orsay Museum, Paris, France.

Madeleine was the sister of Emile Bernard. She is depicted with open eyes dreaming in the Forest of Love. The artist often painted little copses of this ilk. Stretched out full length, she is lying under the trees. Her pose is reminiscent of medieval grave sculptures.