Girl Seated

Berthe Morisot, 1894

The image depicts an artistic rendering of a person, capturing their upper half. The person is seated in a chair, facing forward in a relaxed posture. Their facial features are softly defined with subtle highlights, and their hair is short and dark, styled closely to the head. The attire is a delicate garment with ruffled detailing around the neckline, depicted in soft pink shades. The arms of the chair and surrounding space are suggested with gentle brushstrokes in muted tones. The background is an indistinct, light wash of beige that complements the soft pastel tones of the person's clothing.
Artist
Berthe Morisot
Date
1894
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over traces of graphite on Japanese paper
Dimensions
23.2 × 18.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts an artistic rendering of a person, capturing their upper half. The person is seated in a chair, facing forward in a relaxed posture. Their facial features are softly defined with subtle highlights, and their hair is short and dark, styled closely to the head. The attire is a delicate garment with ruffled detailing around the neckline, depicted in soft pink shades. The arms of the chair and surrounding space are suggested with gentle brushstrokes in muted tones. The background is an indistinct, light wash of beige that complements the soft pastel tones of the person's clothing.

Berthe Morisot