Jeanne Pontillon with a Hat
1893
Berthe Morisot brings a burst of Impressionist energy to this 1893 portrait of Jeanne Pontillon, whose face is framed by a truly spectacular, oversized hat. Rendered in soft pastel, the hat is a chaotic mix of sunny yellows, deep greens, and blues, looking less like straw and more like a cloud of color hovering over her head. Morisot was a master of capturing the 'unposed' moment, and here Jeanne looks off to the side with a candid, almost distracted expression, as if caught mid-conversation. The loose, sketchy lines give the piece a wonderful sense of movement and immediacy, proving that sometimes a quick sketch holds more life than a polished masterpiece.
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