Who painted Blanche Baume?

Blanche Baume was painted by James Wilson Morrice in 1911.

Where can I see Blanche Baume?

Blanche Baume is held by National Gallery of Canada.

What movement is Blanche Baume?

Blanche Baume is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Blanche Baume

James Wilson Morrice , 1911

Blanche Baume is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist James Wilson Morrice. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1911, *Blanche Baume* is an oil painting by James Wilson Morrice, a Canadian artist who spent the bulk of his professional life in Paris after relocating there in 1891. The work exemplifies his engagement with post‑impressionist ideas and is part of the National Gallery of Canada's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a seated woman in a dark dress and hat, reclining on a couch draped with a blue blanket before a pale wall. Her facial features are softened, while her relaxed posture conveys a quiet, intimate atmosphere, inviting contemplation of personal repose.

Technique & Style

Morrice employs a muted palette and loose brushwork characteristic of post‑impressionism, balancing color blocks with subtle tonal shifts. The blue of the blanket and the light background create a harmonious contrast, while the blurred facial rendering emphasizes mood over precise detail.

History & Provenance

After its completion in Paris, the painting entered the holdings of the National Gallery of Canada, where it remains on view. Morrice’s extensive travels—including trips to Brittany, Normandy, Venice, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec—inform the compositional choices evident in this work.