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Lucina Smiles on Her Boy

Lucina Smiles on Her Boy, by Aristide Maillol, 1913
Lucina Smiles on Her Boy, by Aristide Maillol, 1913

Lucina Smiles on Her Boy is a print by Aristide Maillol. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1998.370

About this work

The figures are rendered in a straightforward, unadorned manner, with an emphasis on their forms and relationships to one another.

This painting shows a woman, possibly a mother, and two children in a simple, rustic setting. The woman sits on a bench, wearing a long robe and a head covering, while the children stand before her. One child is fully clothed, while the other is nude.

The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and foliage, with a simple structure or doorway behind them.

The painting's style is simple and direct, with clean lines and minimal detail. The figures are rendered in a straightforward, unadorned manner, with an emphasis on their forms and relationships to one another.

The artist, Aristide Maillol, was a French sculptor and painter who worked in a variety of styles throughout his career. To learn more about his work, you might want to explore the artist: Aristide Maillol (French, 1861–1944).

Overview

Lucina Smiles on Her Boy is a 1913 print by Aristide Maillol, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene scene of a woman, likely a mother, and two children in a natural setting. The figures are arranged simply, with the woman seated on a bench and the children standing before her, one clothed and one nude.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by simplicity and directness, with clean lines and minimal detail. The figures are rendered in a straightforward manner, emphasizing their forms and relationships.

History & Provenance

Aristide Maillol, a French artist known for his work in multiple styles, created the print in 1913. It is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Aristide Maillol

Artist

Aristide Maillol

Aristide Joseph Bonaventure Maillol was a French Catalan sculptor, painter, and printmaker.

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Who painted Lucina Smiles on Her Boy?

Lucina Smiles on Her Boy was painted by Aristide Maillol in 1913.

Where can I see Lucina Smiles on Her Boy?

Lucina Smiles on Her Boy is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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