Who painted Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter?

Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter was painted by Angelica Kauffmann in 1771.

Where can I see Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter?

Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter?

Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter?

Museum-quality prints of Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter

Angelica Kauffmann , 1771

Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accession no.: 12658
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. L. E. Block

About this work

Overview

Angelica Kauffmann's oil on canvas painting, Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter, dates to around 1771 and is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an intimate scene of a mother and daughter together, with the mother reading from a book and the daughter gazing up at her, suggesting a moment of quiet interaction.

Technique & Style

The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the subjects' clothing and their surroundings, providing insight into their domestic environment. The painting showcases Kauffmann's skill with techniques such as glazing, which contributes to its visual quality.