Summer Time by Rupert Bunny. A group of elegant women in white and green gowns relax on a sunlit seaside terrace, with some in states of partial undress.

Summer Time

Rupert Bunny

1907 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative Belle Époque scene capturing a moment of seaside leisure and feminine grace.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted circa 1907 by Rupert Bunny, 'Summer Time' is a luminous example of the artist's fascination with idealized feminine leisure. Set against the hazy blue of the sea, a group of women are depicted in various states of repose and preparation, capturing the soft, atmospheric quality of a Mediterranean afternoon through masterful brushwork and a sophisticated palette.

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