Artwork
Berthe Morisot
Berthe Morisot is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Manet. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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About this work
Overview
Edouard Manet's Berthe Morisot is a lithograph created in 1873, showcasing the artist's experimentation with printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Berthe Morisot, a subject familiar to Manet, from the chest up, with her hair pulled back and wearing a simple collar, capturing a moment of quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography on chine collé on wove paper, the work features loose, rapid lines that evoke the spontaneity of a pencil sketch, highlighting Manet's skill in translating his drawing style to print.
History & Provenance
Berthe Morisot is part of a series of portraits by Manet, demonstrating his interest in capturing the likenesses of those around him through various artistic mediums.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Édouard Manet was a French modernist painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, as well as a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
