Family Group
1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
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Artist
Frederick R. Spencer
American, Lenox, New York 1806–1875 Wampsville, New York
See the richer artist page1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Family Group is a 1840 oil by Frederick R. Spencer, a Realism work, depicting Family, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting, "Family Group," depicts a family of seven gathered in a room. The father stands tall, while the mother sits on a couch with three children, one of whom is an infant. Two older boys sit on the couch arm and a chair, respectively. The room is dimly lit, with a window on the left and a table on the right. The family's attire is formal, with the father and older boys wearing black jackets and white pants, while the mother and girls wear long dresses. The room's decor includes a rug, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall. The artist, Frederick R. Spencer, used oil paint to create this intimate family portrait. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
American, Lenox, New York 1806–1875 Wampsville, New York
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