Berthe Morisot with a bouquet of violets
- Original dimensions
- 0.405 x 0.555 cm
- Movement
- impressionism
- Museum
- musée d'Orsay
- Year
- 1872
Scene depicted
In this painting , the gaze lingers on Berthe Morisot, this woman of radiant beauty, lost in contemplation of a bouquet of violets. The scene evokes an atmosphere of sweetness, melancholy, and joy, a fusion of emotions that only Manet's canvas can capture with such intensity. The floral details and play of light give the whole an enchanting lightness.
Historical context
Created in 1872, this iconic work of the impressionist movement is rooted in the charming Parisian setting where Édouard Manet , a leading figure of this era, vaporizes feelings and emotions with light. Currently housed in the musée d'Orsay , this painting is an integral part of our artistic heritage, captivating the eye with its delicate dimensions of 0.405 x 0.555 cm.
Place in the artist's career
This painting represents a turning point in the career of Édouard Manet , oscillating between raw realism and delicate impressionism . At this time, Manet had already created memorable works, such as Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe and Olympia , but Berthe Morisot au bouquet de violettes demonstrates a more intimate and sensual approach, illustrating the profound evolution of his style.
Anecdote
“The beauty of the moment is a secret that only the eye can reveal.” Manet thus developed his approach to the masterpiece , inspired by the morning light and the intoxicating scent of violets. It is in a Parisian garden that the artist immortalized Berthe Morisot, offering a poetic vision of daily life and ephemeral beauty.
Major exhibitions
Europeana 280