The Sisters
1839
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts two young women, both with dark hair pulled back, sitting together in a room. The woman on the left wears a dark dress with a red shawl draped over her shoulder, while the woman on the right wears an orange dress. They are looking at a book or portfolio that the woman on the left is holding. The background of the painting is a muted green wall, with a window on the left side that shows a glimpse of trees and sky outside. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and sisterly affection. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Margaret Sarah Carpenter.
