Berthe Morisot in Silhouette
Édouard Manet
key Notes:
Silhouette Portrait
Impressionist Intimacy
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 18.6 × 13.2 cm (7 3/8 × 5 1/4 in.); Primary support: 22 × 16.4 cm (8 11/16 × 6 1/2 in.); Secondary support: 42.5 × 31.4 cm (16 3/4 × 12 3/8 in.)
medium:
Lithograph in black on ivory chine, laid down on ivory wove paper (chine collé)
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Expert
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story of the work:
"Berthe Morisot in Silhouette" by Édouard Manet is a portrait of the artist's close friend and fellow Impressionist, Berthe Morisot, capturing her in profile with a focus on her distinctive silhouette. The painting exemplifies Manet's interest in modern life and his innovative use of light and shadow, reflecting the influence of Japanese prints on his work.
Description of the work:
"Berthe Morisot in Silhouette" by Édouard Manet is a lithograph that presents a striking contrast between the dark silhouette of Morisot and the light background, emphasizing the contours and posture of the figure. The use of black on ivory chine collé enhances the starkness and elegance of the silhouette, capturing the essence of Morisot's profile with minimalistic yet expressive lines.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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