The artwork “Lucie Leon at the Piano” created by Berthe Morisot in 1892 is an oil on canvas painting belonging to the Impressionist movement. With dimensions of 80 by 65 centimeters, this genre painting captures a candid scene of everyday life. The work is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a young girl, presumably Lucie Leon, is seated at a piano. Her attention is subtly directed away from the instrument, suggesting a moment of reflection or pause in her playing. She dons a blue dress, which complements the rich shades of blue and violet that dominate the composition. Morisot’s signature brushwork, with its light and fluid strokes, contributes to the impressionistic quality of the painting. A vase of blooming flowers sits atop the piano, offering a contrast of soft pink hues and organic shapes against the structured form of the piano and the vibrant backdrop. The room depicted merges domestic intimacy with a sense of quiet contemplation, a characteristic combination found in Morisot’s oeuvre, which often explores private, feminine spaces.
