La Coiffure (1894)
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"La Coiffure" (1894) by Berthe Morisot gracefully captures an intimate moment of daily life with the tenderness and warmth characteristic of her work. In this painting, we observe two women in a delicate and serene interaction. The seated woman, dressed in a flowing, pale blue gown, gazes peacefully off to the side, her posture relaxed yet elegant. The standing woman, attentively arranging the seated woman's dark hair, is depicted in a practical yet stylish blouse and skirt, her own hair neatly pinned up.The brushwork is loose and expressive, typical of Morisot's impressionistic style, imbuing the scene with a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The pastel color palette enhances the gentle and calm mood of the setting. The setting is warmly lit, presumably by natural light, which Morisot manipulates to add depth and vitality to the composition. A painting within the painting adds a layer of artistic reflection to the scene, suggesting a rich, cultured environment."La Coiffure" not only reflects the beauty and quietude of everyday moments but also emphasizes the close bonds and shared rituals among women, a recurring theme in Morisot's artworks.
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Landscapes and still life by French impressionist painter Berthe Morisot (1841–1895). She was celebrated for the feminine qualities of her paintings, intuitiveness, spontaneity and delicacy, and she often included her daughter Julie in her paintings. Berthe was married to the brother of Édouard Manet, and some say she was his muse, as she modeled in many of his paintings.