19th century Victorian oil painting by Ernest Normand. In it, a young woman is reclining in a hammock, engrossed in a book. She has long, wavy brown hair cascading over her shoulders and wears a light, flowing white summer dress. The hammock is made of soft, woven fabric with subtle patterns. It is suspended between two large, lush trees in a serene, sunlit forest. The background features soft green foliage with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The lighting creates a warm, golden glow on her face and hands, highlighting the texture of the book and the hammock. Gentle shadows from the trees add depth to the peaceful scene