Berthe Morisot
1841–1895 · Impressionism · 11 works
Morisot was a founding Impressionist and a central participant in the group’s exhibitions. Rapid brushwork and light colors animate her paintings of women, children and familiar surroundings. Her subjects include interiors, gardens and the parks near her Paris home.
Life and work
- 1861
- Studies with Corot
Corot encouraged Morisot’s practice of painting outdoors.
- 1874
- First Impressionist exhibition
Morisot contributed paintings, watercolors and pastels to the first group exhibition.
- 1886
- Helps bring the group together
Morisot played a leading role in organizing the final Impressionist exhibition.
11 works · 1865–1892
1865–1880 · 4 works
Walk these 4In the museum: Impressionism room · 2 works
1877–1883 · 4 works
Walk these 4In the museum: Impressionism room · 1 work
1885–1892 · 3 works
Walk these 3In the museum: Impressionism room · 2 works
Albert Pinkham Ryder
The Essex Canal, c. 1896
Alfred Sisley
The Bridge at Villeneuve-la-Garenne, 1872
Arthur Wesley Dow
Boats at Rest, c. 1895
