Who painted The Basket Chair?

The Basket Chair was painted by Berthe Morisot in 1892.

Where can I see The Basket Chair?

The Basket Chair is held by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

What movement is The Basket Chair?

The Basket Chair is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Basket Chair?

Museum-quality prints of The Basket Chair are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Basket Chair

Berthe Morisot , 1892

The Basket Chair is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

About this work

Overview

The Basket Chair is an oil painting by Berthe Morisot, created in 1892 and currently held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young girl in a white dress and hat standing behind a railing, with a wicker chair and watering can in front of her, set against a backdrop of trees and bushes. The girl's downward gaze and blurred face suggest a contemplative or introspective mood.

Technique & Style

The painting's loose and expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement, while its predominantly green and brown color palette evokes a natural atmosphere, characteristic of Morisot's Impressionist style.

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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.