The Hatpin (Berthe Morisot’s Daughter and Her Cousin), 1st plate
c. 1894
Renoir captures a candid, intimate moment between two young cousins—Berthe Morisot’s daughter Julie and her relative—likely preparing for a day out. The girl on the left wears a massive, flower-adorned hat and gazes dreamily to the side, while her companion turns away, showing off a magnificent cascade of long, dark hair beneath a fluffy hat. The title 'The Hatpin' suggests they are fixing their appearance, but the loose, scratchy lines make it feel like a fleeting, private snapshot rather than a formal pose. It’s a lovely example of how Impressionists valued everyday moments over stiff perfection.
- Technique
- etching
- Material
- paper
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