Three sisters 1965

"Three Sisters" (1965) by Balthus depicts three young women in an interior setting. The painting is characteristic of Balthus's signature style, known for its languid poses, muted colors, and suggestive subject matter. The three sisters are portrayed with an air of boredom and introspection, their gazes directed toward the viewer with an unsettling intensity. This work, like many of Balthus's paintings, has sparked debate and controversy for its seemingly ambiguous portrayal of female sexuality and its exploration of the uneasy relationship between innocence and experience.