Berthe Morisot, 1841 – 1895

Berthe Morisot: The 100 Most Famous Paintings

Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter (1872) is the most famous painting by Berthe Morisot, held by the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Et hjørne af rosenhaven (1885) and Thatched Cottage in Normandy (1865) are the next two works the world knows best. From the 361 works of Berthe Morisot in our catalogue, here are the 100 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.

Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

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Berthe Morisot · 1841 – 1895
Født · død
1841 – 1895, Bourges
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Impressionist style
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Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter (1872)
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Top 10: Berthe Morisot's best-known paintings

Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter (1872) af Berthe Morisot
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Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter

1872 · Olie på lærred · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

I 1872 malede Berthe Morisot et billede, der er mere end blot en scene; det er et øjeblik fanget i tiden – “The Cradle” (Le Berceau). Dette ikoniske værk, nu en del af Musée d’Orsay i Paris, giver os et indblik i den franske impreszionistiske bevægelses følsomhed og Morisot's unikke evne til at fange det flygtige og udtrykke dybe følelser gennem lys og farve. Det er en fortælling om moderlig…

Et hjørne af rosenhaven (1885) af Berthe Morisot
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Et hjørne af rosenhaven

1885 · Olie på lærred

Et glimt af impressionistisk ro Berthe Morisots "Et hjørne af rosenhaven" inviterer beskueren ind i en fredfyldt havescene, badet i solnedgangens bløde og varme nuancer. Dette fængslende værk er et vidnesbyrd om Morisots mesterskab inden for den impressionistiske stil, hvor hun formår at indfange naturens flygtige skønhed gennem løse penselstrøg og en levende farvepalette. Naturens essens indfanget Maleriet skildrer en frodig have, der emmer af liv med blomstrende roser i…

Thatched Cottage in Normandy (1865) af Berthe Morisot
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Thatched Cottage in Normandy

1865 · Oil On Canvas

To stand before Berthe Morisot’s depiction of a Thatched Cottage in Normandy is to step through a veil and into the gentle embrace of a bygone French afternoon. This painting, executed in 1865, is far more than a mere record of rural architecture; it is an immersion into the very spirit of life lived at the rhythm of the seasons. Morisot captures that quintessential joie de vivre found in the…

Study, The Water's Edge (1864) af Berthe Morisot
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Study, The Water's Edge

1864 · Oil On Canvas

Berthe Morisot’s “Study, The Water’s Edge,” painted in 1864, is more than just a depiction of a serene lakeside scene; it’s an intimate glimpse into the heart of Impressionism. This small canvas – measuring 60 x 73 cm – vibrates with a delicate energy, capturing not just what Morisot saw but also the fleeting emotions and sensations of that particular moment. The painting immediately draws the viewer in with its…

In the Garden at Maurecourt (1884) af Berthe Morisot
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In the Garden at Maurecourt

1884 · Oil On Canvas · Toledo Kunstmuseum, Toledo

In the soft, dappled sunlight of a French afternoon, Berthe Morisot’s “In the Garden at Maurecourt” invites the viewer into a sanctuary of profound stillness. Completed in 1884, this masterpiece serves as a window into the Belle Époque, capturing a moment that feels both fleeting and eternal. The scene unfolds within a lush, verdant garden—likely the Morisot estate near Maurecourt—where two young figures, including the artist’s daughter Julie, are nestled…

Portrait of Edma (1870) af Berthe Morisot
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Portrait of Edma

1870 · Oil On Canvas · Courtauld Gallery, London

In the soft, flickering light of a Parisian afternoon, Berthe Morisot captures more than just a likeness in her 1871 masterpiece, Portrait of Edma. This painting serves as a profound window into the intimate domesticity that defined much of the Impressionist movement’s early explorations. The subject, Edma Pontillon—Morisot’s own sister-in-law—is not presented with the stiff, formal grandeur typical of academic portraiture. Instead, she is nestled within a private, quiet moment,…

The Bath (1886) af Berthe Morisot
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The Bath

1886 · Oil On Canvas

To stand before Berthe Morisot’s The Bath is to step into a moment suspended in time—a breath held within the soft glow of an afternoon indoors. This painting, executed in 1886, transcends a mere depiction of daily routine; it captures the very essence of private contemplation. The scene unfolds with remarkable delicacy: a woman seated amidst the quiet rituals of self-care, brushing her hair. Morisot does not merely record what…

The Quay at Bougival (1883) af Berthe Morisot
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The Quay at Bougival

1883 · Oil On Canvas · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo

To gaze upon Berthe Morisot’s “The Quay at Bougival” is to step through a portal into the heart of French Impressionism, where the boundaries between reality and perception begin to dissolve. Completed in 1883, this exquisite oil on canvas serves as much more than a mere landscape; it is a rhythmic, breathing snapshot of life along the Seine. The scene captures the bustling waterfront of Bougival, a serene suburb of…

Daffodils (1885) af Berthe Morisot
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Daffodils

1885 · Oil On Canvas

To stand before Berthe Morisot’s Daffodils is not merely to observe a still life; it is to step directly into a sun-drenched, breathlessly beautiful moment captured by the brush. Painted in 1885, this work radiates the delicate spirit of Impressionism, inviting the viewer into an intimate contemplation of nature’s cyclical promise. The composition centers on a simple arrangement: vibrant yellow daffodils gathered within a vase accented with cool blue hues,…

Young Woman Picking Oranges (1889) af Berthe Morisot
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Young Woman Picking Oranges

1889 · Oil On Canvas

To stand before Berthe Morisot's Young Woman Picking Oranges is to step directly into a sun-dappled moment suspended in time. This exquisite oil on canvas, dating from 1889, is not merely a depiction of an afternoon chore; it is a lyrical meditation on leisure, femininity, and the very nature of light itself. Morisot, a central figure whose genius blossomed within the vibrant currents of Impressionism, captures life with an almost…

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Woman in Black (1878) af Berthe Morisot
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Woman in Black

1878 · National Gallery of Ireland

To stand before Berthe Morisot's Woman in Black is to step directly into the luminous, fleeting moments of late nineteenth-century Parisian life. This portrait, painted in 1878, transcends…

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Little Dancer (1885) af Berthe Morisot
#14

Little Dancer

1885

To stand before Berthe Morisot's Little Dancer is not merely to observe a painting; it is to step into a suspended moment of quiet contemplation. This exquisite oil…

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Roses (1894) af Berthe Morisot
#15

Roses

1894

In this 1894 oil on canvas, Berthe Morisot presents us with Roses, a quiet study within the flower painting genre. This work emerged during a period when the…

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Young Girl with Basket (1892) af Berthe Morisot
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Young Girl with Basket

1892 · Philadelphia Museum of Art

In this 1892 oil on canvas, we find ourselves in a private, intimate space, observing a young girl seated in a wicker chair. She is captured in profile,…

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Young Girl with Hat (1891) af Berthe Morisot
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Young Girl with Hat

1891 · Art Institute of Chicago

A young girl is captured in a moment of quietude, her form emerging from a dark, indistinct background. She is positioned slightly off-center, viewed from the waist up…

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The Port of Nice (1882) af Berthe Morisot
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The Port of Nice

1882

Painted during a pivotal moment in art history, “The Port of Nice” reflects the burgeoning Impressionist movement’s challenge to traditional academic painting. Berthe Morisot, alongside artists like Monet…

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A Woman and Child in a Garden (1884) af Berthe Morisot
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A Woman and Child in a Garden

1884 · Scottish National Gallery

Berthe Morisot's "A Woman and Child in a Garden," painted between 1883 and 1884, isn’t merely a depiction of a domestic scene; it’s a carefully constructed tableau brimming…

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Girl with a Dog (1887) af Berthe Morisot
#65

Girl with a Dog

1887

Berthe Morisot's "Girl with a Dog," painted in 1887, is a captivating portrait that showcases her unique style and skill as an artist. This oil on canvas painting…

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On a Bench in the Bois de Boulogne (1894) af Berthe Morisot
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On a Bench in the Bois de Boulogne

1894 · Musée d'Orsay

To gaze upon Berthe Morisot's "On a Bench in the Bois de Boulogne" is to step directly into a sun-dappled afternoon of late nineteenth-century Paris. This painting captures…

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Hide and Seek (1873) af Berthe Morisot
#68

Hide and Seek

1873

“Hide and Seek” is an oil on canvas painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1873, showcasing a beautiful depiction of everyday life in the 19th century. This artwork…

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Julie with Her Nurse (1880) af Berthe Morisot
#75

Julie with Her Nurse

1880 · Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Berthe Morisot's Julie with Her Nurse, painted in 1880, is more than just a portrait; it’s a tender exploration of motherhood and domestic life within the burgeoning Impressionist…

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The Mandolin (1889) af Berthe Morisot
#78

The Mandolin

1889

In the delicate brushstrokes of Berthe Morisot’s The Mandolin, we find ourselves transported to a private, melodic moment captured within the fleeting essence of the Impressionist era. The…

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Haying at Mezy (1891) af Berthe Morisot
#79

Haying at Mezy

1891

Berthe Morisot's "Haying at Mezy," painted in 1891, is a captivating example of Impressionist art that transports viewers to the serene landscapes of rural France. This oil on…

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Julie and Eugene Manet (1883) af Berthe Morisot
#80

Julie and Eugene Manet

1883

To gaze upon Berthe Morisot’s Julie and Eugene Manet is to step directly into the luminous, fleeting moments of late nineteenth-century Parisian life. This oil on canvas, dating…

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Lucie Leon at the Piano (1892) af Berthe Morisot
#84

Lucie Leon at the Piano

1892

In this 1892 oil on canvas, Berthe Morisot captures a quiet moment of musical focus. The work, titled Lucie Leon at the Piano, presents an unsmiling young lady…

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Child in the Rose Garden (1881) af Berthe Morisot
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Child in the Rose Garden

1881 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum

Berthe Morisot's Child in the Rose Garden, painted in 1881, is a quintessential example of Impressionism, capturing a fleeting moment of childhood innocence within a tranquil garden setting.…

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The Basket Chair (1882) af Berthe Morisot
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The Basket Chair

1882 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Basket Chair is an oil on canvas created by Berthe Morisot. This work emerged in 1882, capturing a quiet moment within the garden. The paint settles upon…

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Peasant Girl among Tulips (1890) af Berthe Morisot
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Peasant Girl among Tulips

1890

To gaze upon this depiction, Peasant Girl among Tulips, is to step directly into a sun-dappled moment suspended in time. The scene unfolds with an exquisite intimacy, centering…

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Berthe Morisot's paintings by period

The subjects Berthe Morisot painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Berthe Morisot's paintings

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Berthe Morisot Malerier fra denne liste
Musée Marmottan Monet, ParisMusée Marmottan Monet Paris 15 The Garden at Bougival, On the edge of the lake, In the apple tree
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 13 Two Sisters on a Couch (also known as The Sisters), Mother and Sister of the Artist, Hanging the Laundry out to Dry
Musée d'Orsay, ParisMusée d'Orsay Paris 10 Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter, On a Bench in the Bois de Boulogne, In the Wheatfield at Gennevilliers
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, KölnWallraf-Richartz-Museum Köln 3 Child among the Hollyhocks, Child in the Rose Garden
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia 2 Young Girl with Basket, Portrait of a Child
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, HoustonMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Houston 2 Young Woman, The Basket Chair
Yale University Art Gallery, New HavenYale University Art Gallery New Haven 2 Young Woman and Child, The Harbor at Cherbourg
Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 4 Young Girl with Hat

Berthe Morisot through the decades: one masterpiece for each

  1. 1860s
    Thatched Cottage in Normandy (1865) af Berthe Morisot
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    Thatched Cottage in Normandy

    Alder 19 – 28

    To stand before Berthe Morisot’s depiction of a Thatched Cottage in Normandy is to step through a veil and into the gentle embrace of a bygone French afternoon.…

  2. 1870s
    Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter (1872) af Berthe Morisot
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    Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter

    Alder 29 – 38 · Musée d'Orsay

    I 1872 malede Berthe Morisot et billede, der er mere end blot en scene; det er et øjeblik fanget i tiden – “The Cradle” (Le Berceau). Dette ikoniske…

  3. 1880s
    Et hjørne af rosenhaven (1885) af Berthe Morisot
    Rank 2 / 100

    Et hjørne af rosenhaven

    Alder 39 – 48

    Et glimt af impressionistisk ro Berthe Morisots "Et hjørne af rosenhaven" inviterer beskueren ind i en fredfyldt havescene, badet i solnedgangens bløde og varme nuancer. Dette fængslende værk…

  4. 1890s
    Roses (1894) af Berthe Morisot
    Rank 15 / 100

    Roses

    Alder 49 – 54

    In this 1894 oil on canvas, Berthe Morisot presents us with Roses, a quiet study within the flower painting genre. This work emerged during a period when the…

Berthe Morisot's paintings: frequently asked questions

What is the most famous Berthe Morisot painting?Show the answer

Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter (1872), Musée d'Orsay, Paris. Next come Et hjørne af rosenhaven (1885) and Thatched Cottage in Normandy (1865).

At what age did Berthe Morisot paint Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter?Show the answer

31 years old: Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter dates from 1872 and Berthe Morisot was born in 1841.

Which are the 10 most famous Berthe Morisot paintings?Show the answer

Berthe Morisot med en buket violetter, Et hjørne af rosenhaven, Thatched Cottage in Normandy, Study, The Water's Edge, In the Garden at Maurecourt, Portrait of Edma, The Bath, The Quay at Bougival, Daffodils og Young Woman Picking Oranges. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many paintings by Berthe Morisot are there?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 361 works by Berthe Morisot, dated from 1863 to 1894.

Where can I see the most famous Berthe Morisot paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Musée Marmottan Monet (Paris), National Gallery of Art (Washington) og Musée d'Orsay (Paris). The table above lists the museums one by one.

In which period did Berthe Morisot paint the best-known works?Show the answer

In 1880s: 35 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Et hjørne af rosenhaven.

What is the earliest famous Berthe Morisot painting, and the latest?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Memory of the Banks of l'Oise (1863), the latest Roses (1894).

What subjects did Berthe Morisot paint?Show the answer

Portrait (15), Women (12) og Domestic scene (10), among the 100 works on this page.

What did Berthe Morisot paint on, and with what?Show the answer

Oil On Canvas: 39 of the 100 works on this page.

Which movement does Berthe Morisot's art belong to?Show the answer

Impressionist style, as the paintings on this page show.

What Berthe Morisot paintings does the Musée Marmottan Monet hold?Show the answer

The Garden at Bougival, On the edge of the lake og In the apple tree are among the 4 works on this page held by the Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.

Where can I buy a Berthe Morisot reproduction?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

Berthe Morisot: biography

A Life Immersed in Light and Intimacy

Berthe Morisot, født i Bourges i Frankrig i 1841, var en central figur inden for Impressionistbevægelsen, men hendes historie strækker sig langt ud over blot at være en “kvindelig Impressionist.” At definere hende udelukkende efter køn nedtoner den dybtgående originalitet af hendes kunstneriske vision og hendes ubøjelige engagement i at fange livets flygtende øjeblikke. Hun var efterkommere af en borgelighedsfamilie med kunstnerisk arv – hun var slægtning til den berømte Rokoko-maler Jean-Honoré Fragonard – og modtog en uddannelse, der var usædvanlig for kvinder i hendes æra, en uddannelse, der nærede hendes indfødte talent og fremmede en livslang dedikation til maleri. Tidlige lektioner med Geoffroy-Alphonse Chocarne og Joseph Guichard gav hende grundlæggende færdigheder, men det var eksponeringen for mesterværkerne i Louvre, hvor hun kopierede værker af de gamle mestre, der virkelig antændte hendes kunstneriske sanselighed. Denne periode med streng træning lagde grundlaget for hendes senere udforskninger af lys, farve og form. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corots indflydelse var særlig betydningsfuld; hans vægt på *plein air* maleri – at male udendørs direkte fra naturen – blev en hjørnesten i hendes tilgang, hvilket tillod hende at fange lysets og atmosfærens flygtende kvaliteter med bemærkelsesværdig følsomhed.

Navigating the Impressionist Circle

Morisot’s kunstneriske rejse var tæt forbundet med Édouard Manet, som hun mødte i 1864. Deres forhold var præget af gensidig respekt og intellektuel udveksling, hvor Manet fungerede som mentor og ven. Han malede hende mange gange, og skildrede hendes tilstedeværelse inden for sin egen udviklende stil. Men Morisot var ikke blot et motiv; hun deltog aktivt i den voksende Impressionistbevægelse, blev medstifter sammen med Monet, Degas, Renoir og Pissarro. I 1874 tog hun modigt til dénne gruppe af “afvist” kunstnere, hvilket udfordrede de konservative standarder for det officielle Salon. Denne første Impressionistudstilling markerede et vendepunkt i kunsthistorien, hvor den udfordrede traditionelle akademiske konventioner og banede vejen for nye former for kunstnerisk udtryk. Morisot deltog i næsten alle efterfølgende Impressionistudstillinger, og viste konstant sin unikke perspektiv og befæstede dermed sin position inden for avantgardegruppen. Hendes værker, der ofte skildrede intime scener af hjemmelivet – kvinder, der læser, mødre med børn, afslappede øjeblikke i haverne – tilbød et distinkt feminint blik, der udfordrede de dominerende samfundsmæssige normer og udvidede omfanget af acceptabelt motivmateriale for kvindelige kunstnere.

A Distinctive Artistic Voice

Hvad der adskiller Morisot fra andre, er ikke blot *hvad* hun malede, men *hvordan* hun malede det. Hendes penselstrøg er karakteriseret ved deres delikate flydende, en lethed af berøring, der udtrykker et indtryk af spontanitet og øjeblikkelighed. Hun benyttede sig mesterligt af brudt farve – at påføre små stykker ren pigment side om side for at skabe en skimrende effekt af lys og atmosfære. I modsætning til nogle af hendes Impressionist-kolleger, der fokuserede på store landskaber eller travle byscener, valgte Morisot ofte intime interiører og portrætter, og udforskede nuancerne i menneskelige relationer og den stille skønhed i hverdagens liv. Hendes palet er typisk blød og harmonisk, der foretrækker pastelfarver og subtile farveskift. Dette betyder ikke, at hendes arbejde mangler styrke; snarere har det en raffineret elegance og følelsesmæssig dybde, der resonerer hos seerne selv i dag. Kritikere som Gustave Geffroy anerkendte denne unikke kvalitet, og hyldede hende som en af “les trois grandes dames” (De tre store damer) af Impressionismen – sammen med Marie Bracquemond og Mary Cassatt – og anerkendte hendes betydelige bidrag til bevægelsen.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Berthe Morisot’s liv blev tragisk forkortet i 1895, men hendes kunstneriske arv består. Gift med Eugène Manet, bror til Édouard, navigerede hun en verden, der ofte undervurderede kvindelige kunstnere, men hun holdt fast i sin ubødighed. Hun udstillede under sit fulde efternavn – et subtilt tegn på uafhængighed og selvbevidsthed – og udfordrede konstant traditionelle forventninger. Hendes værker er stadig bevaret i prestigefyldte samlinger rundt om i verden, og tjener som en testamente til hendes vedvarende talent og hendes afgørende rolle i at forme moderne kunst. *Woman in the Green Dress*, *The Cradle* og *Summer’s Day* er eksempler på hendes mesterskab, der inviterer seerne ind i en verden af lys, intimitet og stille refleksion.

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