Self-portrait by Zinaida Serebriakova

Yes, I'm quite please with how this came out. Aren't you? Self-portrait 1909 by Zinaida Serebriakova.

 

The Cradle by Berthe Morisot

Edma looked down at her daughter Blanche and her heart ached. Watching the child sleeping so peacefully she wondered what did the world have in store this child? 

Happy Mother's Day, wherever you are!

The Cradle, 1872, by Berthe Morisot.

 

After the misdeed by Jean Béraud

All this time her world seemed so safe and happy but was now coming apart at the seams and she failed to see the chaos come right at her. . . . 

After the misdeed, c. 1885-90, by Jean Béraud.

 

At the Moulin Rouge by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec

Welcome to the party! Since you’re new here let me introduce you to a few of the regulars. Sitting around the table is Edouard Dujardin the critic, next to him is that wonderful Spanish dancer La Macarona, the superb photographer Paul Sesceau, of course, and Maurice Guibert. The lady with the red hair is, I believe, Jane Avril. You have to meet her. 

Oh, and there in the back is Monsieur Toulouse-Lautrec with his cousin Gabriel Tapié de Céleryan, often together they make quite a pair, don't they? And in the way back you will find the incredible dancer La Gouloue talking with her lover I think, but I can’t be sure. 

And I’m May Milton just getting ready to go onstage so come in, come in, and welcome to the Moulin Rouge! 

At the Moulin Rouge, 1892-95, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec.

 

Les Berceaux by Julia Delance-Feurgard

Sitting on the floor he couldn't help but ask himself "Good God, What have I gotten myself into, now?" Les Berceaux 1888 by Julia Delance-Feurgard.