A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois
Original title: A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois
kurzbeschreibung
A woman in elegant attire sits on an outdoor park bench. Berthe Morisot captured this scene in 1885 in a watercolor marked by bold colors and radiating summer warmth.
Description
The seated woman wears a wide-brimmed hat and a dark blue dress. A parasol with red stripes, also blue, leans beside her. Trees frame the view; a bright, sunlit path leads into denser woodland. Daylight heightens the summer feel.
Context
In 1885, this sheet was created during a phase when Morisot repeatedly captured modern life in Paris. Avenue du Bois—today's Avenue Foch—was then a favored spot of high society. Morisot moved in Impressionist circles and took part in their group exhibitions.
Impact
The loose watercolor handling gives the view a spontaneous, light quality. Colors and natural light create an immediate, intimate mood.
Technique
The picture is executed in watercolor over graphite traces. Thus fine underdrawing remains visible while the color appears transparent and fluid.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)