Artwork
Young Woman at Rest
Young Woman at Rest is a print by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman at Rest is a drypoint print by Berthe Morisot, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing intimate moments.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jeanne-Marie Fourmanoir, a frequent model, reclining on a couch in Morisot's studio, lost in thought. The quiet atmosphere suggests a private moment, highlighting the everyday life of a woman in late 19th-century Paris.
Technique & Style
Morisot employed drypoint, a printmaking technique involving scratching lines into a metal plate, to achieve precise and delicate details, such as the model's hair curls and fabric folds.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
