Julie Playing a Violin 1893

Berthe Morisot's "Julie Playing a Violin," painted in 1893, is a classic example of Impressionist portraiture. The painting depicts Morisot's daughter, Julie, standing in a room, her figure partially obscured by the doorway as she plays her violin. The loose brushstrokes and soft, hazy colors characteristic of Impressionism lend a sense of spontaneity and movement to the scene. The painting captures a fleeting moment in time, and the viewer feels as if they have stumbled upon Julie in the midst of her musical practice. Morisot's signature style is evident in the painting, with a focus on light and color, and a delicate rendering of the subject's form.