Pastel Composition of Sister Transporting Brother

Pastel painting of an Inuit sister carrying her brother, signed lower right, beautifully capturing a tender scene. The older sister gazes outward with a calm, steady expression, her dark hair tousled around her face. The softness of the pastels enhances her warm, slightly weathered skin tone, and the artist brings a naturalistic realism to her gaze—both observant and protective.

The baby brother, nestled closely behind her, is warmly bundled, including a colorful knit cap in shades of blue and red, peeking out just over her shoulder with smiling eyes, conveying a sense of comfort and security. The sister’s white garment flows loosely across the painting, rendered in delicate strokes that suggest softness and warmth.

The background is gently abstract, with muted earth tones and hints of blue and beige, keeping the focus on the intimate bond between the siblings. The pastel medium, with its velvety texture and blending, enhances the emotional depth and softness of the scene, evoking a sense of quiet endurance and familial care in an Arctic environment.

30 1/3” x 24 1/2”