| Berthe Morisot was born January 14, 1841, in Bourges, France. She first exhibited her work in the prestigious state-run art show, the Salon, in 1864. She would earn a regular spot at show for the next decade. In 1868, she met Édouard Manet. In 1874, she married Manet's brother. The marriage provided her with social and financial stability while she continued to pursue her painting career. |
