The Meeting 1884

"The Meeting", painted in 1884 by Marie Bashkirtseff, depicts a group of children gathered in a Parisian street, their interaction suggesting a playful encounter. This genre scene, now housed in the Musée d'Orsay, showcases Bashkirtseff's talent for capturing the details of everyday life, particularly the innocence and energy of youth. While the artist tragically passed away later that same year, "The Meeting" remains a poignant reminder of her brief but significant artistic contribution to the Realist movement.