This oil on canvas painting by Berthe Morisot captures two women in a garden setting, rendered with soft, broken brushstrokes and a delicate touch, characteristic of the Impressionist movement.

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was a French painter and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who became known as the Impressionists. Morisot was praised by art critics during her lifetime for her independent spirit and the luminosity of her brushwork. She captured fleeting moments with loose brushstrokes and a delicate touch. Her work often featured domestic scenes and portraits of women. 'Woman in a Garden' exemplifies Morisot's Impressionistic style. The painting depicts two women seated in a lush garden setting. The woman in the foreground, dressed in a blue dress and wearing a decorative hat, holds a fan. The background is filled with greenery and flowers, rendered with soft, broken brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of light and atmosphere, capturing the ephemeral beauty of a summer day. The composition is informal, with the figures seemingly caught in a candid moment. The colour palette is dominated by blues and greens, with touches of white and pink in the flowers. The brushwork is loose and expressive, creating a sense of movement and vitality.