Self-Portrait
c. 1885
Berthe Morisot, the only woman in the original 'intransigents' group that became the Impressionists, turns her gaze inward in this haunting self-portrait from around 1885. Instead of a polished, formal likeness, she uses loose, energetic strokes to capture a fleeting expression. The shadows across her face give her a contemplative, almost ghostly appearance, as if she's caught in a moment of deep thought. While she is famous for her airy domestic scenes of women and children, this raw sketch offers a rare, unguarded glimpse into the artist herself, showing a side of her that is serious and introspective.
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