Jeannie's Head (Tete de Jeannie)

Berthe Morisot’s 1888 work, Jeannie’s Head (Tête de Jeannie), exemplifies her mastery within the Impressionism movement. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting captures an intimate, everyday moment, aligning with the tradition of genre painting. Morisot’s delicate brushwork and nuanced color palette convey both subtle emotion and a sense of immediacy. The title emphasizes the personal focus of the composition, underscoring the artist’s interest in portraying individual character and presence through refined and expressive technique characteristic of late 19th-century French art.