Artwork
Young Girl with Hat
Young Girl with Hat is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Young Girl with Hat is an oil painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1896. It is currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl seated in a chair, wearing a white dress and hat adorned with a pink flower. The dark background contrasts with the predominantly white and beige tones of the girl's attire.
Technique & Style
The work showcases visible brushstrokes, characteristic of Morisot's style. The artist's use of color and technique results in a blurred facial representation, while still conveying the girl's features, such as her eyes and mouth.
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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.
