Caritas
1895
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
1895
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Caritas is a 1895 oil by Abbott Handerson Thayer, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress, standing with her arms outstretched. She is surrounded by two small children, one on either side of her. The background is a mix of greens and blues, with some darker shadows. The woman's dress is flowing, and her hair is dark. The children are both nude, and they seem to be looking up at the woman. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Abbott Handerson Thayer, an American artist known for his use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.
