Lullaby
1890
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman sits on a chair, holding a baby close. She’s wearing a long dress with a high neckline and a shawl over her shoulders. The baby is wrapped in cloth, resting against her. Behind them, a window lets in light, and a plant sits on the windowsill. The title *Lullaby* hints at quiet moments between mother and child. The artist used soft lines and shading to show gentle light and fabric folds. Look up Realism next to see how artists captured everyday life this way.