Fall Colors in the Bois de Boulogne 1888

Berthe Morisot painted “Fall Colors in the Bois de Boulogne” with watercolor on paper, capturing a corner of the famous Parisian park. Morisot, one of the few female Impressionists, often focused on domestic scenes and landscapes, navigating the limitations placed on women artists of her time. Reflecting on Morisot's position, we see how her access to public spaces like the Bois de Boulogne allowed her to engage with nature and modern life, yet her perspective was also shaped by societal expectations of femininity. The loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors evoke a sense of immediacy, capturing the fleeting beauty of autumn. The painting invites us to consider the personal experience of nature, filtered through the lens of a woman artist in 19th-century Paris. Morisot’s Impressionist technique transforms the landscape into a space for personal reflection, quietly challenging traditional landscape painting through her intimate and subjective vision.