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Lake with Rowboat, by Berthe Morisot, ink, 1888

Lake with Rowboat

Berthe Morisot

1888

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Lake with Rowboat is a 1888 ink by Berthe Morisot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Berthe Morisot
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene lake scene with a rowboat. The composition is dominated by shades of blue and green, with touches of brown and black. In the foreground, a rowboat is partially visible, while the background features a tranquil lake surrounded by trees. A closer look reveals the delicate texture of the drypoint technique used to create the image. The artist's use of lines and shading adds depth and dimension to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, check out the Impressionism movement.

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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