The Cradle 1872

"The Cradle" (1872) by Berthe Morisot depicts a young woman gazing at a sleeping infant in a crib. Morisot, a prominent Impressionist painter, captures the intimate moment with a delicate touch, emphasizing the soft light and textures of the scene. This work, now housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, exemplifies Morisot's interest in portraying domestic life and motherhood, subjects often overlooked in traditional art.