Artwork
La nodriza
La nodriza is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist Alfred Philippe Roll. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
La nodriza is an oil painting by French artist Alfred Philippe Roll, dated to around 1892. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene scene of a woman nurturing an infant. She stands in a natural setting, gently cradling the baby against her chest, conveying a sense of tender care and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Roll employed warm color tones and soft brushstrokes to evoke a calm atmosphere. The woman's attire, a white dress with a blue skirt and brown shoes, and the partially defined background elements (a tree and a building) are rendered with a focus on capturing the quiet, intimate moment.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1892, the painting is now housed at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, Chile, as part of its permanent collection.
Context
While specific contextual details about the painting's creation are not provided, it reflects late 19th-century artistic inclinations towards capturing everyday, emotionally resonant scenes in a realistic yet softly romanticized manner.
Legacy
Information on the painting's direct influence or notable appearances in art historical discourse is not provided, suggesting it may be appreciated more for its serene portrayal of maternal care within its current institutional setting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Philippe Roll (1845–1919) was an artist, born in former 8th arrondissement of Paris.
