I only ‘discovered’ Berthe Morisot a couple of years ago, but I really like her paintings, especially this one, On the Balcony, which is of her sister and niece on a balcony in the Passy suburb of Paris, looking out at the city – shown in the distance. It’s a small painting in oil, 1871 – 1872, now held in the Ittleson Collection in New York.
She was one of the French Impressionists and was married to Edouard Manet’s brother, Eugene. Her paintings are often studies of women, either out of doors, as in this one, or in a domestic setting.
An ABC Wednesday post.
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ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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I love posts that introduce me to new paintings and this is an artist I shall definitely be looking out for. Thank you.
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I love the way ABC Wednesday introduces us to new experiences.
Thanks so much – I too have not heard of this artist before
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Morisot’s paintings teach us a lot about history. This is a very charming one.
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I’ve been resisting getting very interested in art since I’m “into” so many other things and there are only so many hours in the day. However, lately I’ve seen several impressionist paintings like this one that make me want to learn more.
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Oh this is lovely…great detail in the black dress… very nice selection for “O” Day.
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I am getting addicted with this blogging hobby, I get to see beautiful places and learn interesting things. Very nice O you have here..
Mind lOOking at my O entry?, have a nice day!
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I haven’t seen this before, I love it! Thanks!
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Love the contrasting body language of the two figures who seem together but locked in their own views of the world! Indeed a lovely painting!
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