Artwork
Nude
Nude is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: below image at right in graphite in later hand: 18/25; verso: none
- Markings
- Marked:recto: below image, at left: B.M. [Berthe Morisot, Lugt 388a]; verso: National Gallery of Art
About this work
Overview
Nude is a drypoint print on laid paper created by Berthe Morisot in 1889. It is a representative work of the artist, a French painter and printmaker associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated nude woman with her back turned, gazing to the left. Her relaxed pose and gentle rendering convey a sense of vulnerability and quiet contemplation. The subject of the nude figure is a recurring theme in Morisot's oeuvre.
Technique & Style
Morisot's use of drypoint on laid paper produces a delicate, etched quality that enhances the print's intimate atmosphere. Soft lines and subtle shading define the figure, while muted tones contribute to the overall sense of serenity.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot 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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