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Berthe Morisot Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Berthe Morisot our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Berthe Morisot · 1841 – 1895

A Corner of the Rose Garden

1885 · original 73 x 92 cm

Discover Berthe Morisot’s ‘A Corner of the Rose Garden,’ a serene Impressionist masterpiece capturing nature's beauty. Explore its technique, symbolism & timeless appeal.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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The Cradle

1872 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 46 x 56 cm

Discover Berthe Morisot’s "The Cradle," a tender Impressionist masterpiece capturing motherhood’s intimacy. Explore its serene beauty & historical significance – a timeless work of art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Portrait of Madame Edma Pontillon

1871 · original 64 x 80 cm

Experience the intimate pastel beauty of Berthe Morisot's 1871 Impressionist portrait; capture the serene elegance of Madame Edma Pontillon today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Portrait of Edma

1870 · Courtauld Gallery, London

Berthe Morisot: A pioneering Impressionist painter known for intimate domestic scenes and evocative light. Explore her unique style & legacy alongside Édouard Manet.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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A Woman and Child in a Garden

1884 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Discover 'A Woman and Child in a Garden' by Berthe Morisot! This serene 1884 Impressionist painting captures a tender moment of motherhood in a sun-drenched Parisian garden. Explore its beauty & artistic details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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The Cherry Tree

1891 · Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris · original 152 x 85 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Berthe Morisot's 'The Cherry Tree,' an Impressionist masterpiece capturing two women beneath a blossoming cherry blossom – explore its history and artistic significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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The Garden at Bougival

1884 · Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris · original 92 x 73 cm

Experience Berthe Morisot's 'The Garden at Bougival,' a serene Impressionist masterpiece capturing a vibrant flower garden and charming architectural details. Own a stunning reproduction today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Woman in Black

1878

Experience the vivid Impressionist brushwork of Berthe Morisot's Woman in Black (1878), capturing light and elegance; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Study, The Water's Edge

1864 · original 60 x 73 cm

Experience Berthe Morisot’s serene Impressionist study, ‘Study, The Water’s Edge,’ capturing a tranquil moment with loose brushstrokes and light. A beautiful painting to own.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Mother and Sister of the Artist

1869 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

Admire Berthe Morisot’s "Mother and Sister of the Artist," capturing domestic tranquility with soft colors & delicate brushstrokes at the National Gallery of Art. Explore Impressionism's beauty & Morisot's legacy!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Young Woman Sewing in the Garden

1883 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Capturing a serene moment of domestic tranquility through loose Impressionist brushstrokes, Berthe Morisot's 1883 masterpiece Young Woman Sewing in the Garden invites you to explore this exquisite era of light and color.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Girl in a Boat, with Geese

1889 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 65 x 54 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Thatched Cottage in Normandy

1865

Experience the vibrant Impressionist charm of Berthe Morisot's 1865 Normandy cottage scene, capturing serene rural life; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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A Summer's Day

1879 · National Gallery, London · original 46 x 75 cm

Experience Berthe Morisot’s ‘A Summer’s Day,’ an Impressionist snapshot of tranquility with its delicate pastel hues and fleeting light capturing a serene boat scene – perfect for art lovers and collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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The Quay at Bougival

1883 · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo · original 55 x 46 cm

Explore Berthe Morisot’s ‘The Quay at Bougival,’ a quintessential Impressionist scene of Parisian life. Discover its vibrant colors, loose brushstrokes & captivating depiction of everyday moments.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Child in the Rose Garden

1881 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Step into tranquility with Berthe Morisot's 'Child in the Rose Garden.' This Impressionist masterpiece captures innocence & nature’s beauty, now available as a handmade oil painting reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Daffodils

1885

Experience the soft, dreamy Impressionism of Berthe Morisot's Daffodils (1885), a beautiful still life capturing light on yellow blooms; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Young Woman Dressed for the Ball

1879 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 71 x 54 cm

Admire Berthe Morisot’s ‘Young Woman Dressed for the Ball,’ a luminous Impressionist portrait capturing elegance and intimacy. Explore this masterpiece's composition, artistic significance & connection to Manet.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight

Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris · original 46 x 36 cm

This painting exemplifies Morisot’s Impressionistic technique, prioritizing light and color over detailed realism. Its depiction of Eugène Manet gazing out from a hotel window alongside elegant women offers insight into societal expectations during Victorian times.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Young Woman Picking Oranges

1889

Experience the serene beauty of Berthe Morisot's Impressionist masterpiece, Young Woman Picking Oranges; capture this moment of light-filled elegance for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Young Woman Powdering Her Face

1877 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 46 x 38 cm

Discover Berthe Morisot's 'Young Woman Powdering Her Face' (1877). This Impressionist masterpiece captures intimacy & light, showcasing her unique style and a pivotal moment in art history. Explore the painting’s details & significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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In the Garden at Maurecourt

1884 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo · original 54 x 65 cm

Notable Works: A Corner of the Rose Garden, Woman and Child in a Garden. Featured at Baltimore Museum of Art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Daisies

1885 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Experience the serene beauty of Berthe Morisot’s ‘Daisies,’ a quintessential Impressionist still life capturing delicate pastel colors and soft brushstrokes. Admire this iconic 1885 artwork and discover exquisite hand-painted reproductions at OriginalUniqueArt.com.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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Paule Gobillard Painting

1886 · Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris · original 85 x 94 cm

Discover Berthe Morisot's 'Paule Gobillard Painting,' a captivating Impressionist portrait capturing domestic life with delicate brushstrokes and serene beauty. Explore her legacy at the Musée Marmottan Monet.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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In the Dining Room

1875 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 61 x 50 cm

Berthe Morisot’s luminous In The Dining Room captures intimate domestic life in Impressionist style—a serene woman converses with an unseen companion amidst a beautifully rendered dining room bathed in soft light, inviting viewers to experience the quiet elegance of 1875.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 361 artworks by Berthe Morisot
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The artist

Berthe Morisot

1841 – 1895

Quick facts

Died1895
Emotional tonetranquil, calm
Room fitliving room
Movementsimpressionism
Also known asMarie-Bernadette Morisot, Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot, Berthe Manet, Berthe Manet Morisot, Berthe-Marie-Pauline Morisot
Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1841, Bourges, France
Color intensitybalanced

Biography

Early Life, Family and Artistic Training

Berthe Morisot was born on 14 January 1841 in Bourges, France. She grew up in an affluent bourgeois family where the lines between domestic life and art were often blurred. Her father, Edmé Tiburce Morisot, held the position of prefect of the department of Cher. Her mother, Marie-Joseph-Cornélie Thomas, brought a connection to the Rococo tradition as the great-niece of Jean-Honoré Fragonard. This lineage provided a backdrop of artistic familiarity from her earliest years.

Her training began with private lessons from Geoffroy-Alphonse Chocarne and Joseph Guichard. By 1858, she was spending her time in the Louvre, learning the mechanics of paint by copying the Old Masters. This period of study was supplemented by the guidance of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Achille-Francois Oudinot. During the winter of 1863–64, she also turned her attention to the physical form through the study of sculpture under Aimé Millet.

The Impressionist Movement and Exhibitions

In 1864, Morisot showed her work for the first time at the Paris Salon. This was a significant step, as the Salon was the official gatekeeper of the art world. She did not remain confined to these traditional spaces. Instead, she became a member of the circle of painters in Paris who would eventually be known as the Impressionists. Her presence in this group was constant. Between 1874 and 1886, she participated in all but one of the eight Impressionist exhibitions held during those years.

The first of these gatherings took place in the studio of the photographer Nadar. It opened on 15 April and ran until 15 May 1874. This exhibition was a departure from the established norms of the time. Morisot was there alongside the others, helping to define a new way of seeing. She continued to exhibit with the group, bringing her specific perspective to the various shows held throughout the following decade.

Personal Life and the Manet Connection

The boundaries between Morisot’s private life and her art were often blurred. She grew up in a household with two older sisters, Yves and Edma, and a younger brother, Tiburce. In 1868, she became acquainted with Édouard Manet, a connection that grew into a deep mutual influence. He painted her many times, capturing her in various states of dress and mood, while she found her own way through the shifting light of Paris. Their relationship was one of intellectual exchange and shared artistic purpose.

In 1874, Morisot married Eugène Manet, the brother of Édouard. This union further embedded her within the circle of artists who were redefining modern painting. A daughter, Julie Manet, was born in Paris in 1878. Julie would grow up in a home where the boundaries between domestic life and the radical debates of the avant-garde were thin, often serving as a presence in the very rooms where art was created and discussed.

Technique and Artistic Style

Morisot’s approach to the canvas relies on a lightness of touch. She often worked outdoors, using the plein air method to catch the shifting qualities of light and atmosphere directly from nature. This habit of working in the open air allowed her to translate the transient nuances of color through loose, confident strokes. Her brushwork is fluid, moving across the surface with a sense of immediacy that avoids heavy, labored layers. She did not rely solely on oil; her practice included working in watercolours and pastel to explore different textures and light effects.

There is a specific way she handles the edges of her subjects. Instead of hard, defined outlines, she uses broken color and small strokes of pigment to build form. This technique creates a shimmering effect, making the air between objects feel as tangible as the objects themselves. In her depictions of domestic life, this method captures the soft glow on skin or the way light filters through a garden. The result is a sense of spontaneity, as if the scene were being recorded in a single, unhurried moment of observation.

Key Works and Iconic Paintings

In 1872, Morisot painted The Cradle, an oil on canvas that captures her sister Edma watching over her sleeping daughter, Blanche. The composition uses a diagonal line formed by the mother's gaze and the fabric of the crib to draw the eye toward the infant. This work marks the first time she explored the theme of motherhood, using a reduced number of colors and a fluid brushstroke to create an atmosphere of quiet, protective love.

Her presence appears frequently in the works of others, most notably in 1872 when Édouard Manet painted Berthe Morisot with a Bouquet of Violets. In this portrait, she is dressed in black mourning attire, with a barely visible bouquet of violets near her neckline. The light hits her from one side, leaving the other half of her face in deep shadow. This study in black tones highlights the contrast between her dark clothing and the lighter background.

Other significant pieces include:

The Rest, portrait of Berthe Morisot, 1870
The Hydrangea, 1894

Later in her career, she produced The Hydrangea in 1894. Her ability to translate the nuances of light and color through loose, confident strokes remained a constant throughout her years of painting.

Where to See Her Works Today

To see her brushwork in person, one might start in Paris. The Musée d'Orsay holds six of her paintings, including The Cradle. This work, which she painted in 1872, shows her sister Edma watching over a sleeping child. The Musée Marmottan Monet also keeps five of her works within its collection.

Beyond France, her presence is felt in Washington, D.C. The National Gallery of Art holds six of her paintings. In this collection, you can find Mother and Sister of the Artist, which she painted in 1869. Other pieces held in Washington include In the Dining Room and Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, both from 1875.

A few of her other works reside in different locations, such as the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid and the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. These pieces allow for a quiet look at how she handled light and domestic scenes across different settings.

Psyche
The Hydrangea

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Berthe Morisot have?

Berthe Morisot appears under the alternate names Marie-Bernadette Morisot, Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot.

What are the birth city and country of Berthe Morisot?

Berthe Morisot was born in Bourges, in France.

How do I find works by Berthe Morisot in a specific palette?

To find works by Berthe Morisot in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

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