Artwork

Paule Gobillard peignant

Paule Gobillard peignant, by Berthe Morisot, oil, 1894
Paule Gobillard peignant, by Berthe Morisot, oil, 1894

Paule Gobillard peignant is an oil painting by Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet.

About this work

Overview

Paule Gobillard peignant is an oil painting by Berthe Morisot, created in 1894. It is a portrait of Paule Gobillard and is held at the Musée Marmottan Monet.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Paule Gobillard sitting at a table, wearing a blue dress, with a woven basket nearby. The scene captures a quiet, everyday moment, conveying a sense of intimacy through the artist's use of color and brushwork.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint and brushwork creates a sense of closeness to the subject. The subtle pattern on the wall in the background adds depth to the composition without distracting from the figure.

Artist & collection

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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