Study for "Young Girl in a Green Coat"
Original title: Study for "Young Girl in a Green Coat"
kurzbeschreibung
Around 1894, Berthe Morisot made this pencil study of a young woman standing upright in a fur-trimmed coat. Drawn on smooth, laid buff paper, the sheet served as a preparatory work for a painting.
Description
The young woman appears in half-profile, her head tilted slightly to the left. She wears a jacket with a fur collar and fur trim on the sleeves; her hair is gathered into a knot. A few strokes in the background hint at a landscape or setting. The pencil lines feel loose and expressive, with varying density to suggest light and shadow.
Context
Morisot created this study during her mature period, about a year before her death. A central figure of Impressionism, she was known for her depictions of women and children. The sketch likely served as a preparatory work for the painting 'Young Girl in a Green Coat,' which she exhibited in 1894.
Impact
Despite its simplicity, the sketch feels spontaneous and lively. The relaxed linework creates an intimate, pensive mood and demonstrates Morisot's ability to capture character and presence with just a few strokes.
Technique
Executed in pencil on smooth, laid buff paper. The lines vary in density and pressure, producing fine shading and a certain depth. The small paper format (17.5 × 10.6 cm) suggests a quick, intimate study.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)