Young Woman Knitting
To scale 31 x 27 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Morisot's mature period, Young Woman Knitting exemplifies her commitment to depicting the authentic experiences of bourgeois women in late 19th-century France. Created just two years before her major retrospective exhibition, this work demonstrates her evolution within the Impressionist movement toward a more confident handling of outdoor light and domestic subject matter. Unlike her male contemporaries who often depicted women as idealized objects, Morisot presents her subject as an active participant in the quiet rhythms of daily life. The painting reflects the artist's unique position as both observer and participant in the feminine sphere she so eloquently documented, capturing the meditative quality of handwork that occupied many hours of women's lives during this era.
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
- 1632321
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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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