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Enfants à la vasque, by Berthe Morisot, oil, 1894

Enfants à la vasque

Berthe Morisot

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Dominant colour

Overview

Enfants à la vasque is a 1894 oil by Berthe Morisot, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?
Berthe Morisot
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

The painting depicts two young girls in a room, with one girl holding a stick and the other looking at something in a large bowl. The girls are dressed in white dresses and have dark hair. The room has a pink wall with red scribbles, and the overall atmosphere is one of playfulness and curiosity. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, adding to the sense of spontaneity and movement. This painting is a great example of Impressionist art, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist Berthe Morisot and her techniques.

About the artist

Portrait of Berthe Morisot
Artist

Berthe Morisot

Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot (French: ; 14 January 1841 – 2 March 1895) was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who became known as the Impressionists.

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