The Black Bodice
- Original dimensions
- 65 x 73 cm
- Museum
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Year
- 1878
Scene depicted
In "Le Corsage Noir," Morisot depicts an elegant woman, enveloped in an intimate and luminous atmosphere. Her black corsage contrasts with the delicacy of her complexion, while the blurred background hints at a preserved intimacy, almost secret. This painting thus becomes a symbol of an emancipated woman, rooted in her time and full of delicacy.
Historical context
Artwork : Le Corsage Noir |BRK| Artist : Berthe Morisot |BRK| Year : 1878 |BRK| Museum : National Gallery of Ireland |BRK| Dimensions : 65 x 73 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
"Le Corsage Noir" marks a pivotal moment in Berthe Morisot 's career, highlighting her distinctive style. Alongside works such as "L'Atelier de l'artiste" and "Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot at the café," this painting demonstrates her artistic evolution, blending themes of intimacy and feminine traditions with a unique emotional sensitivity.
Anecdote
Berthe Morisot once declared: "Every brushstroke is a captured emotion, a moment frozen in time." This masterpiece was undoubtedly inspired by a morning walk through streets fragrant with blooming lilacs, where women's faces mingled with the soft light of dawn, a vibrant echo of the painting .