The Artist’s Sister Edma Seated on a Bench

Berthe Morisot, 1864

This painting shows a woman seated on a gray, curved bench in a garden-like setting. She is positioned slightly sideways, with her torso and head turned to the left. The woman has fair skin and long, light brown hair peeking out from beneath a dark hat. She wears a high-collared dress and tan gloves, with her hands on her lap, holding a light-colored parasol. Next to her on the bench is a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The background features tall trees and greenery. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible.
Artist
Berthe Morisot
Date
1864
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
24.8 × 15.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a woman seated on a gray, curved bench in a garden-like setting. She is positioned slightly sideways, with her torso and head turned to the left. The woman has fair skin and long, light brown hair peeking out from beneath a dark hat. She wears a high-collared dress and tan gloves, with her hands on her lap, holding a light-colored parasol. Next to her on the bench is a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The background features tall trees and greenery. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible.

Berthe Morisot