Girl Plaiting Her Hair (La Natte)
About the Artwork
Created during the final decade of Morisot's career, this work exemplifies her continued exploration of women's daily experiences within the broader context of Impressionism. As one of the founding members of the Impressionist movement and the only woman to exhibit in the first Impressionist exhibition of 1874, Morisot brought a distinctive feminine perspective to subjects often overlooked by her male contemporaries. This pastel reflects her mature technique, combining the loose handling characteristic of Impressionist practice with an intimate subject matter that affirmed the artistic value of women's private moments; the work represents Morisot's ongoing commitment to depicting authentic feminine experience during a period when such subjects were gaining recognition within progressive artistic circles.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 24 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
- 1630921
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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