Niçoise en costume local 1889

"Niçoise en costume local" (1889) is a pastel drawing by Berthe Morisot, a prominent French Impressionist painter. The artwork depicts a woman in a local costume, likely from Nice, France, in a loose and gestural style characteristic of Morisot's work. The pastel medium contributes to the airy and delicate appearance of the figure, highlighting the soft contours of the woman's face and clothing. The artist's focus on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life is evident in this intimate portrayal of a local woman.