Jeanne (Spring) (1881) — Édouard Manet

A breeze in silk and blossom. In Manet’s radiant portrait, Jeanne Demarsy personifies Spring—a young Parisienne in a flower-laden hat and pale dress, poised against a shimmer of fresh green foliage. Fashion, season, and light fold into one effortless image.

Why it captivates

• Season made visible — florals, fresh greens, and luminous whites suggest spring air.

• Modern elegance — a contemporary woman elevated to allegory without losing chic.

• Painterly freshness — quick, confident touches that glow rather than fuss.

• Parisian mood — couture detail meets botanical backdrop.

• Art-historical touchstone — a late masterwork of Manet’s portraiture.

• Statement artwork — bright, welcoming focal point for living rooms and studies.

What you’ll see

A three-quarter figure with a flower-trimmed hat, pale dress and dark neck ribbon, hints of parasol and gloved hands—all set before a softly painted, sunlit ground. Up close: crisp accents and delicate transitions. From a step back: a serene, seasonal glow.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1881, Jeanne (Spring) belongs to Manet’s late portraits, where modern life and allegory meet. The sitter—Jeanne Demarsy—embodies the season with fashionable clarity: part society portrait, part ode to Paris in bloom.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

581 × 841 mm (approx. 22.87 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.691 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: use an A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~577 × 837 mm for a tidy 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary look: float-mount in an A1 frame for a clean gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism & portrait lovers

• Stylists seeking fresh, elegant colour in a classic mode

• Collectors & educators presenting Parisian modernity

• Gift-givers marking new homes and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Manet’s spring light brighten your space—order your fine-art print of Jeanne (Spring) today.