The Little Windmill at Gennevilliers 1875

"The Little Windmill at Gennevilliers" (1875) by Berthe Morisot is a captivating depiction of a rural landscape. The painting, executed in the Impressionist style, features a windmill in the distance, its white sails contrasting against the soft, hazy sky. In the foreground, figures are working in a field, their small forms adding a sense of scale and activity to the scene. Morisot's brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the fleeting light and atmosphere of the landscape. Her choice of subject matter, typical of Impressionism, reflects a fascination with the everyday life and beauty of the natural world.