Young Saint John

Loose pastel strokes make a village child feel both specific and unfinished.

What to notice

Notice how blue scribbles collect around the head while the clothing remains lightly described; attention concentrates on presence rather than detail.

Discover

Morisot used a local boy as a model while working in Mézy. The pastel is a study for a larger Saint John composition and preserves the speed and openness of her working process.