Summer
- Original dimensions
- 61 x 76 cm
- Museum
- Fabre Museum
- Year
- 1879
Scene depicted
In this canvas , Morisot glorifies summer through a scene evoking the lightness of moments spent in nature. Female figures blossom under the caressing sun, surrounded by lush vegetation, embodying the joy and serenity of a summer day. This masterpiece conveys a peaceful atmosphere, where each brushstroke tells a story of suspended moments.
Historical context
Created in 1879, this painting is located at the Fabre Museum in Montpellier, a city imbued with light and culture. The work is part of the Impressionist movement, celebrating the capture of fleeting moments of a vibrant reality. At that time, Berthe Morisot , an iconic figure of the Impressionists , transforms the everyday into art, unveiling the fleeting beauty of the seasons.
Place in the artist's career
“Summer” represents a major milestone in Morisot's career, marking the peak of her Impressionist style. This work resonates with other paintings such as “A French Garden” and “On the Balcony,” demonstrating an artistic maturation reflected in an increasing mastery of colors and lights.
Anecdote
“My brushes are my eyes that capture the light,” said Morisot. This quote reveals her unbreakable bond with nature. Imagine a gentle spring morning, where the golden light embraces the garden, a fleeting inspiration that finds its echo in the canvas “Summer,” thus revealing its pictorial essence.