Serene Portrait of a Schoolgirl at Breakfast -1955 - 31½" x 26"

This medium-scale oil on canvas portrays a young schoolgirl in a plaid pinafore layered over a crisp white blouse, her arm resting casually across a chair while a small green bowl sits before her. The palette is built around gentle yellows that bathe the scene in soft morning light, complemented by lilac, rose, pistachio, and celadon. Loose, painterly strokes and scumbled passages soften the contours, while potted flowers subtly animate the background and enhance the serene atmosphere. Unsigned but dated  2 mai 1955 at the lower right, the work is presented in a simple light wood strip frame.

The subject, likely a schoolgirl at breakfast just before leaving for her day, is captured in a natural, unposed moment that conveys intimacy and a sense of serenity. Her casual, dreamy attitude, paired with the soft palette, creates a feeling of domestic poetry, anchoring the composition in the tradition of Belle Epoque painters such as Vuillard, Bonnard or Mary Cassatt, who exalted intimate moments.

What makes this painting so appealing is its quiet evocation of domestic life: the thoughtful posture, the gentle palette, and the sense of stillness together capture a familiar yet lyrical moment. Ideal for a calm atelier, breakfast nook, or child’s room, it brings warmth and serenity, pairing easily with pale woods, linen, or rattan, and offering a timeless reminder of family life and everyday harmony.