Artwork
Young Woman at Rest
Young Woman at Rest is a print by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2024.34
- Credit line
- Dr. Gerard and Phyllis Seltzer Fund
About this work
Overview
Young Woman at Rest is a drypoint print by Berthe Morisot, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing intimate moments.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jeanne-Marie Fourmanoir, a frequent model, reclining on a couch in Morisot's studio, lost in thought. The quiet atmosphere suggests a private moment, highlighting the everyday life of a woman in late 19th-century Paris.
Technique & Style
Morisot employed drypoint, a printmaking technique involving scratching lines into a metal plate, to achieve precise and delicate details, such as the model's hair curls and fabric folds.
Artist & collection
Artist
Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who became known as the Impressionists.
