Antique neoclassical oil on canvas painting signed “C.Vergnes 1866″. France XNUMXth century.

The work depicts a mythological scene set in a forest. In the center, a group of women dressed in white dance in a circle on a meadow. Some other female figures are watching the scene or are engaged in musical activities: one is playing a harp, while another sits relaxed on the ground.
The figures wear light, white tunics typical of neoclassical iconography that recalls ancient Greece or Rome.
The landscape is dominated by large trees and a warm light that filters through the foliage, suggesting a moment of idyllic peace. In the background you can see hills and blue sky.
The scene is balanced with a harmonious movement in the center, in contrast with the quiet of the figures seated at the sides. The natural setting is detailed and envelops the figure, accentuating the romantic and mythological effect.
The use of light and shadow is clever, with warm and dark tones giving depth and atmosphere.

Provenance: 19th century France.