The artwork titled “Two smiling girls” is an oil on canvas painting created by Carl Bloch in 1865. This piece, which belongs to the Realism art movement, is a genre painting with dimensions of 82 x 61 cm.
In the artwork, two girls are depicted in a serene and intimate moment, exuding joy and comfort. One girl, sitting on a stool, leans back in laughter with a hand on her chest, while the other stands beside her, gently touching her shoulder, their expressions and body language epitomizing the warmth and camaraderie of their interaction. They are dressed in simple, yet elegant attire, with one girl holding a vibrant yellow cloth that adds a splash of color against the more subdued, earthy tones of the background. The setting appears to be a rustic domestic space, with a partially drawn curtain and a variety of household items scattered at their feet, enhancing the painting’s emphasis on everyday life’s beauty and authenticity.
