The Bridge over the Oise
1876
Berthe Morisot captures a breezy summer day by the river with loose, energetic watercolor washes that practically vibrate with light. In the foreground, a solitary figure sits on the grassy bank, gazing out at the moored boats and the bustling bridge in the distance. As a key player in the Impressionist movement, Morisot often favored these quick, spontaneous sketches over highly polished studio pieces, giving her work an intimate, fleeting charm. It feels like we are sitting right there on the riverbank, enjoying a quiet afternoon in 1870s France.
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