Berthe Morisot
1873
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
1873
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
This portrait depicts a woman with dark hair and a black dress, set against a dark red wall. Her face is turned slightly to the left, and her gaze is directed straight ahead. The painting's style is characterized by visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the subject's likeness. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the subject's thoughts and emotions. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, look up Édouard Manet.
