![]() ![]() ![]() (This was before the d'Orsay was created to house Impressionist pieces.) It stayed with Morisot's family until 1930 when it was finally purchased by the Louvre. This early work is the first example of Morisot's treatment of motherhood, which would become a recurring theme.Īlthough the work was admired by critics for its grace and elegance when it was shown in the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874 (in fact, one of the few paintings at that show that garnered any positive notice), it did not sell and Morisot kept it in her private collection. The Cradle features her sister Edma gazing down lovingly at her baby Blanche sleeping in a cradle. ![]() This may well be Morisot's most famous painting. Choose from a private tour or semi-private (max 6 people.) The top choice. Skip the lines and see a lot of art on this professionally guided tour. ![]()
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