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A Mother and Child, by Unknown, oil

A Mother and Child

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

A Mother and Child is an oil by Unknown, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting depicts a mother and child in a dark setting. The mother, wearing a black dress, sits in a chair, holding the child on her lap. The child is dressed in a white shirt and red skirt. The painting is done in oil paint, with the dark colors creating a somber mood. The mother's face is blurred, while the child's face is more defined. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Ireland. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.

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