Girl In A Boat With Geese
About the Artwork
Painted during Morisot's mature period, this work demonstrates her continued fascination with capturing the ephemeral moments of bourgeois family life, particularly scenes involving children in natural settings. By 1889, Morisot had established herself as one of the core members of the Impressionist circle, having exhibited in seven of the eight group exhibitions; this painting reflects her confidence in handling outdoor subjects while maintaining the psychological intimacy that distinguished her work from her male contemporaries. The composition reveals Morisot's Japanese-influenced approach to spatial organization, with the boat positioned off-center and the geese creating a dynamic diagonal that draws the eye through multiple planes of depth. Created during a period when she was exploring themes of childhood and nature around her home in Bougival, this painting represents her ongoing dialogue with Impressionist concerns about capturing transient light effects while asserting her unique voice within the movement.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 27 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 2940721
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Care & Hanging
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