{"product_id":"pasie-sewing-in-bougivals-garden-berthe-morisot","title":"Pasie sewing in Bougival's Garden - Berthe Morisot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Impressionist study by Berthe Morisot, capturing a quiet moment of needlework in a lush garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerthe Morisot, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, captured this quiet domestic scene in 1881. The painting depicts Pasie, a frequent model for the artist, seated on a garden bench in Bougival. She is absorbed in her needlework, her head bowed towards the white fabric in her lap. The composition focuses on the interplay between the figure and the surrounding foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorisot employs a light, fluid brushwork that defines the Impressionist aesthetic. The background consists of dense, verdant greenery interspersed with small white blossoms, rendered with rapid, gestural marks. These strokes suggest the movement of leaves and the dappled quality of light filtering through the garden. The figure of Pasie is painted with a softer touch, her clothing rendered in shades of white and pale violet that echo the cool tones of the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a small basin sits on the bench, adding a mundane detail to the scene. The palette is dominated by various greens, ranging from deep forest tones to lighter, yellowish hues, contrasted against the brightness of the subject's attire. Morisot avoids rigid outlines, preferring to build form through the juxtaposition of colour and light. This approach creates a sense of immediacy, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a fleeting moment of calm. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to elevate everyday activities into subjects of aesthetic interest, a hallmark of her practice. By focusing on the private sphere, Morisot provides a counterpoint to the public, urban subjects often favoured by her male contemporaries. The painting remains a clear example of her technical skill and her sensitivity to the nuances of light and atmosphere in outdoor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/young-woman-sewing-in-the-garden-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYoung Woman Sewing in the Garden by Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/camille-monet-and-a-child-in-the-artist-s-garden-in-argenteuil-claude-monet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCamille Monet and a Child in the Artist’s Garden in Argenteuil by Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berthe-morisot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Berthe Morisot →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Berthe Morisot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474902122831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474904580431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474904613199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474904645967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474904678735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474904711503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474904744271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474904777039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474904809807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474904842575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474904875343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474904908111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pasie-sewing-in-Bougival-s-Garden_Poster_CompositorV1_1794404786954.jpg?v=1794444206","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/pasie-sewing-in-bougivals-garden-berthe-morisot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}