1888
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1888 graphite by Berthe Morisot, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch presents a woman in a long dress, her head turned slightly to the left. The dress features a high neckline and long sleeves, with a dark belt around her waist. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, while her left arm hangs straight down. The woman's feet are pointed outward, with her weight shifted onto her right leg. The artist's use of crayon or pencil on paper creates a soft, delicate effect. The sketch is rendered in a range of grays, with subtle shading that adds depth and dimension to the figure. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this sketch, explore the technique of cross-hatching.
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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