1889
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Julie Manet Holding a Cat is a 1889 ink by Berthe Morisot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a young girl sitting down, holding two cats in her lap. She’s wrapped in a loose robe, and her hair is pulled back simply. The cats are curled up, one on each side, looking calm. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the girl’s face and clothes, leaving some areas lightly shaded. This style makes the scene feel warm and lived-in. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this one used light and loose brushwork.
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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