Berthe Morisot: Featured Works

Berthe Morisot was a French painter and a critical member of the group of Impressionist artists in Paris. Married to Edouard Manet’s brother, Morisot enjoyed a close relationship with Manet—they influenced each other throughout their careers with Morisot sitting for a number of Manet’s compositions. Morisot had a distinctly original style—painting compositions inspired by her daily life and surroundings. Her focus on domestic scenes, landscapes and portraits reflected the cultural restrictions of her class and gender, yet she was able to demonstrate the possibilities for women in avant-garde art movements at the end of the 19th century. In 1864, Morisot exhibited her work for the first time in the highly-regarded Paris Salon, where it was well-received and she achieved steady commercial success. Her reputation has only grown over time and, today, her paintings are held in high regard.

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