Artwork

Woman in a Garden

Woman in a Garden, by Berthe Morisot, oil, 1892
Woman in a Garden, by Berthe Morisot, oil, 1892

Woman in a Garden is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Woman in a Garden is an oil painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1892, currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman seated in a garden, wearing a blue dress and a flower-adorned white hat. Her clasped hands and tranquil surroundings evoke a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Morisot's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes contributes to the overall calm atmosphere of the painting, characteristic of her style.

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.