Berthe Morisot
Berthe Morisot by Anne Higonnet, published by Harpercollins in 1990, offers an insightful exploration of the life and work of the only female painter among the six Impressionists who exhibited in Paris in 1874. This first edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English, detailing how Morisot navigated the challenges of her time while achieving significant artistic success alongside her family commitments.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Berthe Morisot’s contributions to the art world, as well as the societal constraints she faced as a woman artist in 19th-century France. Higonnet vividly portrays Morisot’s dual existence, balancing her creative aspirations with her personal life, and highlights her unique position within the Impressionist movement. This book serves as a comprehensive account of an influential figure in art history, focusing on both her achievements and the context in which she worked.
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Of the six Impressionist painters whose first exhibition scandalized and fascinated Paris in 1874, Berthe Morisot was the only woman. She reached a pinnacle of artistic achievement despite the restraints society placed on her sex, adroitly combining her artistic ambitions with a rewarding family life. Anne Higonnet brings fully to life an accomplished artist and her world.
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