Forgotten in the early 20th century, this key figure in Impressionism was rediscovered during the 1970s. The Musée d’Orsay is now doing her justice.
Berthe Morisot (1841-1895), Été (Jeune femme près d’une fenêtre) (Summer: young woman by a window), 1879, oil on canvas, Montpellier, Musée Fabre, donated by Mr and Mrs Ernest Rouart (Julie Manet).
An Impressionist right from the start alongside Camille Pissarro, she was the most loyal member of the group, taking part in seven of its eight exhibitions. Berthe Morisot (Édouard Manet's model and sister-in-law) was also one of its most respected members, admired by her colleagues and often lavishly praised by the critics, even if they focused more on the "gracefulness" of her touch than her true artistic qualities. And…
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