Edma Morisot with her son Blanche Pontillon in: Berthe Morisot's cradle

Edma Morisot with her son Blanche Pontillon in: Berthe Morisot's cradle

behind the veil, delicately arranged by the mother, the fruit of maternal love is hidden. The baby is lulled into his light and peaceful sleep

The mother portrayed is called Edma Morisot and she is the elder sister - aged 2 - of Berthe Morisot, the only Impressionist female painter. The artist tackles the complex theme of motherhood for the first time.

Her mother's instinct leads her not to move away from her. They are moments of quiet and sweetness. Her face is intense and expressive with a face characterized by bright cheekbones and cheekbones. She too Edma had been a painter, then with her marriage, she slowly neglects painting until her total abandonment. Her husband was a naval officer who was a friend of Manet's. The famous impressionist knew, and had esteem, of both sisters

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