Artwork
In the apple tree
In the apple tree is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet.
About this work
Overview
In the apple tree is an oil painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1896. It is currently held at the Musée Marmottan Monet.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated in an apple tree, wearing a white dress and hat. She gazes downward, surrounded by the tree's foliage. The scene suggests a serene, contemplative atmosphere, with the woman possibly picking apples or simply enjoying the setting.
Technique & Style
The work features a predominantly natural color palette, with the woman's white dress and the tree's green leaves complemented by touches of yellow and blue. The colors are rendered in a subdued manner, contributing to the overall tranquil ambiance of the scene.
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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.
