Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism is the first major UK exhibition of the renowned Impressionist since 1950. In partnership with the Mus-Marmottan Monet, Paris, it will bring together around 30 of Morisot-s most important works from international collections, many never seen before in the UK, to reveal the artist as a trailblazer of the movement as well as uncovering a previously untold connection between her work and 18th century culture, with around 20 works for comparison.
A founding member of the Impressionist group, Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was known for her swiftly painted glimpses of contemporary life and intimate domestic scenes. She featured prominently in the Impressionist exhibitions and defied social norms to become one of the movement-s most influential figures. Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism will draw on new research and previously unpublished archival material from the Mus-Marmottan Monet to trace th
