Pasie cousin in the jardin de Bougival
- Original dimensions
- 100 x 81 cm
- Museum
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
- Year
- 1881
Scene depicted
This painting depicts an intimate scene, where a young woman can be seen sitting peacefully in a garden, surrounded by Bougival’s lush nature. The composition evokes harmony between humans and their environment, capturing the essence of a fleeting, precious moment. The play of light and shadow creates a soothing atmosphere, conducive to contemplation and daydreaming.
Historical context
Work : Pasie Cousin in the Garden of Bougival |BRK| Artist : Berthe Morisot |BRK| Year : 1881 |BRK| Museum : Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau |BRK| Dimensions : 100 x 81 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
During the height of her career, this painting marks an important milestone for Berthe Morisot . Alongside other works such as The Cradle and The Reading , Pasie Cousin in the Garden of Bougival demonstrates the artist’s growing mastery in interpreting light and emotions. Morisot establishes her unique style here, blending softness with expressive power.
Anecdote
“Every flower has its secret, every moment is an eternity,” Berthe Morisot might have said while contemplating her garden. It is in the sweet scent of spring flowers, warm under the April sun, that the artist drew inspiration for this masterpiece . Imagine a calm morning, where dancing light brushes the edges of leaves, each brushstroke revealing a new emotion.