Young Girl with Hat (1892) by Berthe Morisot
Berthe
Morisot identified herself as an impressionist, that group of
19th-century French artists who rebelled against the Salon and the
academic works exhibited there. Associated with Monet, Renoir, and
Degas, Morisot was included in all but one of the impressionist
exhibitions held between 1874 and 1886. Although associated with the
renegade group, as a woman Morisot often escaped the unfavorable
judgments the other artists received. Most 19th and 20th-century
critics focused on the "feminine" qualities in her work: intuitiveness
and delicacy. Morisot is generally considered one of the most important
woman painters of the late 19th century.
Morisot
achieved significant recognition during her lifetime. Her work was
included in George Petit's International Exhibition and in Paul
Durand-Ruel's exhibition of impressionist painting in New York, both in
1887. She was married to Eugène Manet, although previous to her
marriage, she was romantically involved with Édouard Manet; the famous
painter was her soul mate, but unfortunately married to someone else.
Her works can be found in the museums in Paris and around the world. This painting here is part of the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, and it is one of my favorite paintings. Unfortunately it has not be on view for some time.
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This photo was taken by me during my visit to the Art Institute of Chicago.
