Berthe Morisot: An Impressionist and Her Circle January 13, 2005

At the heart of Impressionism was an enigmatic, powerful and talented woman: Berthe Morisot. Often overlooked, Morisot was an integral member of the Impressionist movement who continually defied traditional expectations of women. Berthe Morisot: An Impressionist and Her Circle celebrates Morisot?s extraordinary contribution to the history of modern art. By juxtaposing her work with that of her contemporaries, including Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet and Pierre Auguste Renoir, this exhibition reveals Morisot?s true legacy as a champion of individuality, creativity and modernity. Berthe Morisot: An Impressionist and Her Circle features more than 75 paintings and drawings by Morisot and her colleagues, and is on view at the National Museum of Women in the Arts from January 14 through May 8, 2005.