In a Park by Berthe Morisot - c. 1874 - 71 × 89 cm Petit Palais In a Park by Berthe Morisot - c. 1874 - 71 × 89 cm Petit Palais

In a Park

Pastel on paper • 71 × 89 cm
  • Berthe Morisot - January 14, 1841 - March 2, 1895 Berthe Morisot c. 1874

Time to move to France for a bit of amazing Impressionism!

The painting we present today depicts a young woman in her leisure time in a park with two little girls and a dog. The woman, dressed in black and with a hat, is seated in the foreground in a field of long grass, holding a reclined child, while her dog sits in front of them. A net used to catch butterflies lies at her left. In the middle distance stands a small girl holding her straw hat, and in the background are trees. Adorable, isn't it?

Have a great weekend, everyone!:)

P.S. If you love French Impressionism and would like to know more about Berthe Morisot and her role in shaping this movement (as well as some gossip about her love life), please check out our French Impressionism Mega Online Course.  :) 

P.P.S. Throughout her career, the artist created some stunning artworks. Discover the story behind another masterpiece by Berthe Morisot: Summer's Day. For more on women Impressionists, see the articles below.