Paule Gobillard en robe de bal
- Original dimensions
- 60 x 72.5 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1887
Scene depicted
In this painting , we discover a woman with a graceful silhouette, radiant in an ornate dress, whose movement seems to capture the softness of Parisian evenings. The light plays with the drapes of fabric, and the background decor evokes the vibrancy of a society in full transformation, while maintaining the delicacy characteristic of Berthe Morisot ’s vision.
Historical context
Artwork : Paule Gobillard in a ball gown |BRK| Artist : Berthe Morisot |BRK| Year : 1887 |BRK| Museum : Not specified |BRK| Dimensions : 60 x 72.5 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This canvas positions itself as a major work of Morisot’s artistic maturity, a recognition of her unique talent. It stands alongside other great paintings , such as “The Cradle” and “The Reading,” where an evolution in the use of light and emotion can be perceived, thus marking her imprint in art history.
Anecdote
“Capturing the fleeting moment of a life is seizing the ephemeral.” This quote, inspired by Morisot’s spirit, resonates through every brushstroke of this masterpiece . Imagine her, on a spring morning, strolling through Parisian salons, capturing the subtle charm of Paule, in the midst of the ball’s excitement. This frozen moment is experienced through the palpable emotion of the painting .