Alma Mater: Figure Study

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting and breastfeeding a baby. She wears a white shirt with a brown collar and a dark skirt. The background is a light-colored wall. The woman's face is blurred, and her expression is neutral. The baby is also blurred, but you can see its head and arm. The woman's hands are holding the baby, and her right hand is supporting its head. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the feeling of the moment. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look into the technique of impasto.