Young Woman in a Hat (Henriette Patte) 1891

Berthe Morisot's "Young Woman in a Hat (Henriette Patte)" is a portrait painting from 1891. It depicts a young woman, Henriette Patte, wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat, with only her head and shoulders visible. The painting captures a moment of quiet contemplation, and it is a beautiful example of Morisot's delicate and Impressionistic style. Morisot was a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, known for her paintings of women and children, often depicting domestic scenes. She was also a pioneer in capturing the fleeting effects of light and color, as seen in her work "Young Woman in a Hat (Henriette Patte)."