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.

Kunstenaar: Berthe Morisot
Datering: 1864
Soort: Tekening
Techniek: watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Afmetingen: 24,8 × 15,1 cm
Collectie: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie: Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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