Picnic Party | Edmund Leighton | 1920 Large with tall poplars mirrored in

with tall poplars mirrored in the calm water

and reflective wet pavement evoke a sense of quiet intensity

"Nymphéas" (1899) by Claude Monet is one of the most iconic pieces from his celebrated Water Lilies series

Rixens combines sensuality with restraint

from silken fabrics to polished wood

Picnic Party | Edmund Leighton | 1920 Large with tall poplars mirrored in"Picnic Party" (1920) by Edmund Leighton captures a serene and idyllic scene of a leisurely outdoor gathering beside a tranquil river. Three figures are present: two young women, elegantly dressed in pastel colored Victorian dresses with lace details, and a young man, seated opposite them, playing a guitar. The women are enjoying tea and the company of the musician, who wears a traditional vest and tricorn hat. The background shows lush green fields,