Artwork
Young Girl with Basket
Young Girl with Basket is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Girl with Basket is an oil painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1896, currently held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene young girl sitting in a chair, holding a basket in her lap, conveying a sense of calm and contentment through her posture and facial expression.
Technique & Style
Morisot's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes contributes to the overall tranquil atmosphere of the work, characteristic of her style.
Context
The painting features a simple yet elegant composition, with the girl dressed in white against a green wall with a table and fruit, creating a sense of domestic intimacy.
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.
