Who painted Bergère couchée?

Bergère couchée was painted by Berthe Morisot.

Where can I see Bergère couchée?

Bergère couchée is held by Musée Marmottan Monet.

What movement is Bergère couchée?

Bergère couchée is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Bergère couchée

Berthe Morisot

Bergère couchée 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

Created in 1896, this oil on canvas by Berthe Morisot belongs to the later phase of French Impressionism. It is part of the permanent collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, where it is displayed among works that illustrate the artist’s mature handling of light and atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a young girl lying on a grassy patch, surrounded by foliage and a few scattered blossoms. Dressed in a white dress and hat, she rests her head on her hand and looks downward, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation within an intimate, natural setting.

Technique & Style

Morisot employs delicate, loose brushwork and a restrained palette of muted greens, blues, and whites. The soft handling of paint conveys the gentle play of light on the figure and surrounding vegetation, creating a tranquil ambience that emphasizes the fleeting, personal nature of the scene.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Musée Marmottan Monet’s holdings in the early twentieth century, following its acquisition from a private collection. Its presence in the museum underscores Morisot’s recognized contribution to Impressionist painting and provides a reference point for her later, more introspective works.

Artist & collection

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.