Young Woman Knitting

Berthe Morisot (French) ca. 1883 Morisot deviates from traditional artistic conventions in this painting by simplifying facial features and omitting other descriptive details. Instead, she offers a snapshot-like glimpse of a contemporary subject. This reduction to the essential elements can be interpreted as a bold statement, showcasing the latest fashion and depicting the sitter knitting in a typical garden setting of the time, complete with a gravel path and blooming roses. The elegant chairs are enough to establish the backyard setting, which had become popular among the middle class. Morisot likely painted this work in Bougival, where she spent her summers from 1881 to 1884, possibly using her daughter's nanny as a model. Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class. • Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests • Paper thickness: 10.3