Black and White Bear Canvas Monet The impressionist handling dissolves every

The impressionist handling dissolves every detail into flecks of light and colour

A single golden frond rises through the centre of this composition

Delicate eucalyptus stems trail down beneath the branch

The result is refined and serene

restful quality

Black and White Bear Canvas Monet The impressionist handling dissolves everyThis tender pencil style study captures a polar bear cub seated and facing forward, its fluffy white coat rendered in the softest graphite shading. Delicate strokes trace the downy fur around its rounded ears and broad paws, while a glossy black nose and dark, attentive eyes give the little face a gentle curiosity. The cub rests on a faint suggestion of snow, the background left pure white so nothing distracts from its endearing expression. There is a