Artist

Berthe Morisot

1841–1895 · born in Bourges · died in Paris

Berthe Morisot was born in Bourges, France, and studied painting with Corot. She exhibited in the first Impressionist show in 1874 and was one of the movement's leading figures. She married Eugène Manet, the brother of Édouard Manet, and lived in Paris. She painted women, children and gardens with a light, fresh touch.