The Cradle (1872) depicts her sister gazing at her baby, Young Girl in a Ballgown (1879), and The Port of Nice (1882) are among her most notable works.
One of the few female Impressionist painters, Morisot happened to be married to Manet’s brother Eugène, also a painter. Her work was romantic and soft with a fanciful feminine flair, and evoked a sense of intimacy, often depicting people during seemingly private moments. The Cradle (1872) depicts her sister gazing at her baby, Young Girl in a Ballgown (1879), and The Port of Nice (1882) are among her most notable works.