Edouard Manet painted his sister-in-law Berthe Morisot more than once. In this portrait “Le Repose” he shows his evident affection for her. I think the speculation that Berthe and Edouard may have enjoyed more than romantic feelings is obvious.
Who knows more about this relationship ?
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