1873
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Colgate Family is a 1873 oil by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a family of seven in a room with wood paneling and a fireplace. The father sits on a chair, holding a white rabbit, while the mother stands behind him. There are five children, all dressed in old-fashioned clothing, with the youngest in the father's lap. The room is decorated with a rug, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall. The family seems to be in a moment of quiet interaction, with the father showing the rabbit to the children. The mother looks on, and the children are all focused on the father and the rabbit. The room is warm and cozy, with the wood paneling and fireplace giving it a sense of comfort. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Johannes Adam Simon Oertel (3 November 1823 in Fürth, Bavaria – 9 December 1909) was a German-American Episcopal clergyman and artist.
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