A Landscape with a Woman and Child and three Spirits
1911
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1911
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting shows a woman and child standing in a landscape with three spirits floating above them. The woman and child are in the lower right corner, while the spirits are in the upper left. The spirits are depicted in shades of yellow and orange, with the woman and child in more muted tones. The painting has a dreamlike quality, with the spirits seeming to glow in the darkness. The woman and child appear to be looking up at the spirits, but their faces are not clearly visible. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the spirits.
