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.
Artiste
Berthe Morisot
Datation
1864
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, papier vergé
Dimensions
24,8 × 15,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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