The Burnish Sisters 1854

"The Burnish Sisters" is an oil painting by American artist William Matthew Prior, painted in 1854. The painting depicts two young girls, dressed in bright pink and yellow dresses, with a white lamb toy on wheels in the center. It is a classic example of American folk art, with its simple composition and focus on the subject matter. Prior's attention to detail in the girls' clothing and the delicate flowers in the background adds to the overall charm of this heartwarming portrait.