The ochre cliffs of Roussillon in Provence inspired numerous artists, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the most famous painters who captured the vibrant red and yellow rock formations around the village of Roussillon are Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Manguin, Charles Camoin, Albert Marquet, and Pierre Bonnard. In this instance, the painter places a lady in an elegant summer dress atop the rocks, creating a striking contrast to the rugged landscape and, at the same time, a sense of scale.