She was painting mainly in watercolor at the time because of the portability of the materials, and there was no shortage of inspiration, as she had access to some of the world's great works and museums. But she was quick to point out that she led the life of an important man's wife.
She was primarily working in watercolor at that time due to its portability, and she had an abundance of inspiration available to her, as she had access to some of the world's most renowned works and museums. However, she was swift to emphasize that she led a life similar to that of an important man's wife.