The Artist’s Sister Edma Seated on a Bench

Berthe Morisot

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows a woman seated on a gray, curved bench in a garden-like setting. She is positioned slightly sideways, with her torso and head turned to the left. The woman has fair skin and long, light brown hair peeking out from beneath a dark hat. She wears a high-collared dress and tan gloves, with her hands on her lap, holding a light-colored parasol. Next to her on the bench is a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The background features tall trees and greenery. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible.