{"product_id":"julie-daydreaming-berthe-morisot","title":"Julie Daydreaming - Berthe Morisot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tender portrait of the artist's daughter, Julie Manet, captured in a moment of quiet reflection through loose, expressive brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Julie Manet, the daughter of Berthe Morisot and Eugène Manet. Painted near the end of Morisot's life, the work captures her daughter in a moment of quiet reflection. The subject rests her chin upon her hand, a classic pose that suggests a state of contemplation or reverie. Morisot employs a characteristic Impressionist technique, using loose, fluid brushwork that prioritises the capture of light and atmosphere over rigid anatomical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by muted greens and soft, pale tones, which create a sense of calm. The background is rendered with vertical, gestural strokes that provide a sense of depth without distracting from the figure. Julie's dress, painted in shades of white and pale blue, reflects the ambient light of the room. Morisot's approach to the canvas is direct, with visible brush marks that reveal the speed and spontaneity of her process. This work is typical of her later period, where she moved towards a more personal and expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a central figure in the Impressionist movement, Morisot often turned her gaze toward her immediate domestic environment. By focusing on her daughter, she provides an intimate view of her private world. The painting avoids formal stiffness, opting instead for a soft, painterly quality that defines the edges of the figure through colour rather than line. This piece is a fine example of the artist's ability to imbue a simple domestic scene with a sense of psychological weight and emotional presence. The composition is balanced, drawing the viewer into the subject's internal state through her direct, yet distant, gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/le-chapeau-epingle-pierre-auguste-renoir\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLe Chapeau épinglé by Pierre-Auguste Renoir\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-a-schoolboy-gustave-caillebotte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of a Schoolboy by Gustave Caillebotte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/berthe-morisot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBerthe Morisot artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Berthe Morisot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474694963535,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474695029071,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474695127375,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474695160143,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474695225679,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Julie-Daydreaming_Poster_CompositorV1_1794400607261.jpg?v=1794442690","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/julie-daydreaming-berthe-morisot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}