The painting titled “Portrait of Two Children” is an artwork by Berthe Morisot dated 1893. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Impressionism movement and features two children in a portrait genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 55.9 x 46.3 cm, and it is currently housed in a private collection.
In the painting, Berthe Morisot has captured the tender visages of two young children with a touch that is characteristic of the Impressionist style, employing soft brush strokes and a bright palette. The child on the left appears to be older, shown with reddish-brown hair, wearing a blue dress with a white collar draped over it, gently holding what looks to be the younger child’s hand. The younger child on the right has blonde hair tied with a bow and is dressed in a light, possibly white or pale yellow, garment. Both children have fair complexions and are portrayed with a sense of immediacy and naturalness, without rigid formality. The background of the painting is less defined, with loose, dynamic brushstrokes creating an impression of the setting rather than a detailed depiction. Morisot’s signature is visible on the top right corner, attesting to her role as one of the few prominent female artists in the Impressionist movement.
