Who are the women in Berthe Morisot's 'Summer's Day'? | National Gallery

Take in the sunshine of Paris's Bois de Boulogne with Berthe Morisot's 'Summer's Day'. The Impressionist artist uses distinctive zig-zag brushstrokes and an extraordinary interplay of light and colour.
Summer days messing around in boats are just what Morisot captures in her wonderful painting of two women enjoying an outing in the park. But just who are the two women in the boat on the lake? Sterre Overmars, Harry M Weinrebe Curatorial Fellow, answers this question and more.
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[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

Honestly, "misty" is kind of a compliment. That painting has a lot of atmosphere; you can almost physically feel how lovely a summer's day it must have been.

[@purkaitsurajit53]

A very thorough and detailed explanation of Morisot's brilliant Impressionist artwork!! Such explanation and review clearly helps viewers to get a better perspective of the beautiful artwork!!😊😊❤❤

[@LedgerAndLace]

FANTASTIC! I love to hear the history behind paintings, as well as gain a deeper understanding of composition, etc. CHARMING presentation. ;-)

[@nationalgallery]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

Beauty and knowledge like this..expands my mind and brain. and Art does fill you with a better appreciation of Life and nature. Seeing these paintings and meditation on them, brings peace and understanding of people and the Elements of water and sky and beauty. How many young people today of many cultures no longer desire to study, enjoy and understand CLASSICAL ART and even music.

[@jannetteberends8730]

Today you reached your goal for one person. It’s the first time I heard about her. What a shame she isn’t as famous as the other. Impressionists. This is such a special painting. So fresh, and giving such a good impression of a day on the water.

[@charlottebiermann4551]

And me! While not at all an expert, I thought I knew a fair amount about the Impressionists but have never before heard of Morisot. Thrilled to hear the National Gallery is planning on giving female artists more of a platform.

[@grokeffer6226]

She was very talented. I've admired the Impressionists for a long time, now.

[@murkyseb]

I really like Berthe’s paintings, I’d love to know more about her and her works

[@lukeyznaga7627]

me, too.

[@zartashashah8949]

Awesome!

[@lynnblack6493]

Good - we need to highlight thd women artists!

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@nationalgallery]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@isashax]

Love your videos and explanations. Thank you!

[@MatchitehewAlgonquin]

I love this video

[@janehollander1934]

Well, Edward Degas is one to speak: on how Berthe Morisot's style of painting could be called "vaporeuse". One could say that Degas 'In the Cafe' aka L'Absinthe (which was painted before Morisot's 'Summer's Day' was created) is far from "finished either. But that is what gives these paintings their unique atmosphere. Always loved her work and the female view in her paintings.

[@Amaryllis1961]

It is nothing wrong when a women paints in charming, delicat and gracious manner 😀. Morover also men used delicat strokes and colours , for example: The Pont-Royal and the Pavillon de Flore by Pisarro...I have always liked the Berthe Morisot painting, I have also liked Alfred Sisley painting, maybe a cause melancholy and quiet atmospher they convey.

[@philipmurphy2]

Interesting Summer Day woman in 1885

[@renzo6490]

Why is it important to know who the women are?

[@user-wc8gi7bp6q]

"One of the leading female artists of the 19th century"? No! What about: one of the leading artists?