The lovers or autumn evening (1888) by Èmile Friant

Описание: "The Lovers" or "Autumn evening" is a poignant painting by French artist Émile Friant, created in 1886. The painting captures a tender moment between two young lovers strolling along a riverbank on a crisp autumn evening.

The scene is set in Friant's hometown of Nancy, France, with the Meurthe River flowing gently in the background. The lovers' faces are serene, but their body language suggests a sense of intimacy and vulnerability.

The painting invites the viewer to reflect on the fleeting nature of love, youth, and life itself.