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Patio of the Court of Two Sisters

Oil on canvas
32 1/8 x 40 inches
Circa 1945

In this vibrant scene, the famed patio of the eponymous New Orleans restaurant is alive with the buzz of conversation and laughter under the shelter of majestic live oaks festooned with Spanish moss. Millet, a Louisiana native who was deeply influenced by the American Impressionist movement, depicts the Deep South with a palette that reflects the bright sunlight filtering through the foliage, casting dappled shadows on the guests and creating a mood that is at once welcoming and nostalgic.

 

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