The artwork titled “Three Sisters,” created by the artist Balthus in 1964, is an oil painting on canvas. Measuring 130 by 192 centimeters, this work belongs to the Expressionism movement and falls under the genre painting category. Presently housed in a private collection, the painting encapsulates a moment of domestic and intimate interaction among three women, presumed to be sisters.
The artwork portrays a serene interior scene featuring three young women engaged in quiet activities. The central figure is seated on a patterned orange sofa, dressed in a pink dress, and is holding a contemplative pose with one leg raised. To her left, another figure is seated on a chair, absorbed in her task, possibly drawing or reading, clad in a blue garment. The third sister kneels beside the sofa, leaning forward with a sense of engaged curiosity, wearing a light blue dress. The composition is characterized by soft, muted tones and a subtle interplay of light and shadows, which imbue the scene with an air of introspection and tranquility. The room is minimally decorated, with a vase of flowers on a table to the far right, adding a delicate touch to the setting.
