The Good Mother
1750
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1750
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman sitting on a bench, holding a baby. She's wearing a long dress and a white headpiece. There's a bed behind her with two more babies lying on it. The scene is set in a garden with trees and flowers. The woman is looking at the baby in her arms, and the atmosphere seems peaceful. The colors are soft, with shades of green, yellow, and pink. If you like this style, you might want to check out the work of Jean Honoré Fragonard.
