Two Geese 1888 - 1889

Editor: This is Berthe Morisot's "Two Geese," held at the Harvard Art Museums. It's quite delicate, almost like a fleeting memory. What can you tell me about its place within art history? Curator: Morisot, though an Impressionist, faced societal barriers as a woman. Her domestic scenes and depictions of women challenged the male gaze dominant in art institutions, asserting a female perspective. Editor: So, its seeming simplicity is actually quite radical? Curator: Exactly. It questions what subjects were deemed worthy of representation, pushing against the established power structures of the art world. Do you think its quietness adds to or detracts from that power? Editor: I think it amplifies it. It's a subtle rebellion. Thanks, I learned so much. Curator: And I appreciate your insights; it is always good to see art from different perspectives.