Artwork
Sliced apple and pitcher
Sliced apple and pitcher is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet.
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Overview
Sliced Apple and Pitcher is a still life oil painting by Berthe Morisot, dated to 1888, currently part of the collection at the Musée Marmottan Monet.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene, everyday scene: a halved, sliced apple with visible green skin and white interior, alongside a clear glass pitcher with a right-hand handle, all set against a brown background. The composition conveys a sense of quiet simplicity.
Technique & Style
Morisot employed a subtle, muted color palette. Visible brushstrokes impart a soft, textured appearance to the work, characteristic of her approach to capturing domestic intimacy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1888, the painting is now housed at the Musée Marmottan Monet, though specific details of its provenance before acquisition are not provided here.
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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.
