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A Mother, by Gerda Tirén, unspecified, 1892

A Mother

Gerda Tirén

1892

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

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Overview

A Mother is a 1892 unspecified by Gerda Tirén, a Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Gerda Tirén
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

In this painting, a woman is depicted in a seated position, cradling a baby in her arms. The baby is positioned on her left side, with its head resting on her shoulder and its body wrapped in a white cloth. The woman's right hand gently supports the baby's head, while her left hand holds the baby's body. She wears a white shirt with a red necklace and a red headscarf, which adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted palette. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone, which complements the soft, gentle colors of the woman's clothing and the baby's skin. The overall effect is one of serenity and intimacy, capturing a tender moment between mother and child. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Gerda Tirén's other works.

About the artist

Portrait of Gerda Tirén
Artist

Gerda Tirén

Gerda Maria Tirén, née Rydberg (11 January 1858, Stockholm – 9 October 1928, Länna Parish, Uppland) was a Swedish painter and illustrator.

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