Study for 'A summer morning'

Rupert Charles Wulsten Bunny's Study for 'A Summer Morning' exemplifies his mastery as a sumptuous colourist and an erudite painter of ideal themes. While the work is a study, it reflects Bunny's affinity for Impressionism techniques, capturing the fleeting effects of morning light with vibrant, layered brushstrokes. The composition suggests an idyllic scene characteristic of Genre painting, emphasizing atmosphere and everyday serenity. Bunny’s refined approach demonstrates his ambition to elevate Australian art within the European context, highlighting his skill as a splendidly erudite painter of ambitious salon paintings.