MORISOT, Berthe: Summer

Berthe Morisot was a pioneering French Impressionist who brought a distinctly intimate perspective to modern painting, focusing on domestic scenes and the fleeting effects of natural light. Created in 1880, *Summer* exemplifies her luminous technique and sensitivity to atmospheric conditions, capturing a moment of leisure with the spontaneity and delicate brushwork characteristic of the Impressionist movement. As one of the few women at the forefront of this revolutionary artistic circle, Morisot's work challenged conventions while exploring themes of femininity, domesticity, and the artist's personal observation of everyday life.