Lake Shore 1888 - 1889

Editor: This is Berthe Morisot's "Lake Shore," housed at Harvard. It feels like a fleeting memory, wisps of a lakeside scene barely captured. What strikes you about this piece? Curator: The ethereal quality, it’s like capturing a whisper of a moment, isn't it? Morisot often embraced the intimate, the domestic, but here, nature itself feels like an interior space. A reflection of a feeling rather than a scene. Do you find it melancholic? Editor: I do, a little. It makes me think about how quickly moments fade. Curator: Exactly. Perhaps Morisot is reminding us of the ephemeral nature of beauty, a gentle nudge to appreciate the here and now. It certainly makes me want to grab my sketchbook and run outside! Editor: I agree. I think I will do the same thing. Thank you!