Throughout her career, she only painted interior scenes, because at the time, women weren't allowed to go out unaccompanied.
Married to Edouard Manet's brother and very close to the artist, she followed him until his death in 1863, when she began to assert her independence and her unique and original style. Throughout her career, she only painted interior scenes, because at the time, women weren't allowed to go out unaccompanied. It was therefore unthinkable for them to stroll for hours in front of an easel (and that's regrettable!).