Berthe Morisot

Berthe Morisot was Fragonard's descendant, Corot's student, Manet's model. But above all, Morisot was the foremost female painter of the impressionist movement and, to quote Apollinaire, "one of the most complete artists of her day." While she belongs to the finest tradition of French oil painting, her pastels are as brilliant as those of her friend Degas and her delicate watercolors are undisputed masterpieces. This book showcases the life and w...