Summer's Day, c.1879 Berthe Morisot (1841-1895)

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We will add 1.6" (4 cm) additional blank canvas all over the painting for stretching.

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In "Summer's Day," Berthe Morisot captures not just a scene but a fleeting impression - a delicate slice of life where two women sit in a boat, drifting on shimmering water. The colors are light, as if bathed in sunlight and reflected on the water's surface. Morisot’s brushstrokes are quick, almost hurried, yet intentional. They create a sense of movement and life, as if the painting itself is breathing. It’s all so fluid, almost as if the paint is still wet, and you can feel the slight rocking of the boat.

The women are the central figures, but they don’t dominate the composition. Their light dresses blend into the pale, rippling water, echoing the softness of their surroundings. Look at the woman on the right, seated stiffly, her hat punctuated by bold dark blue bows that break the pastel haze. She holds a parasol - just another accessory, but here it becomes a visual anchor, the cool blue popping against the otherwise muted palette.

Morisot avoids the traditional fine-line definition of figures. Instead, the forms of the women dissolve into the backdrop of water and greenery, creating an ethereal continuity between foreground and background. The blurred reflection of the women and the surrounding nature emphasizes this interconnectedness. It’s all hazy, yet sharp enough to suggest an everyday moment suspended in time.

And that duck! So unassuming, a tiny black-and-white swirl in the water, yet crucial. It pulls the scene together, a small element that underlines the casualness of the day. Morisot isn’t here to create drama. She’s painting life - quiet, intimate, and full of light.