However, the work of Morisot was so much more important than her simply being the female voice within the movement.
In a male-dominated sphere, Berthe Morisot’s work was credited with having a ‘feminine charm’. What can be assumed by this assertion is that critics of the time felt she was sensitive, soft, submissive, and a whole host of adjectives usually pinned on women from a male gaze. However, the work of Morisot was so much more important than her simply being the female voice within the movement. Her style was influential, with famous Impressionist figures referring to her as a ‘virtuoso colorist’.