Artwork
The Young Mother
The Young Mother is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Charles West Cope. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Young Mother is an oil painting by Charles West Cope, depicting a serene domestic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a young woman nursing a baby by a window, with soft light illuminating their faces. The subject is a tender moment of maternal care, a theme not commonly explored in 19th-century art.
Technique & Style
Cope's work is characterized by its gentle and warm treatment, with a focus on quiet, domestic scenes. The painting's soft light and intimate atmosphere reflect his style.
History & Provenance
The painting was sold to John Sheepshanks, a friend of Cope's father, as part of a series of transactions between the artist and the collector.
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Artist
Charles West Cope (28 July 1811– 21 August 1890) was an English, Victorian era painter of genre and history scenes, and an etcher. He was responsible for painting several frescos in the House of Lords in London.
