1810
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Child with a Peach is a 1810 oil by John Brewster, Jr., a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting features a young child, likely an infant, holding a peach in their hands. The child is dressed in a dark red or brown dress with a white ruffled collar, and they have short, light-colored hair. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The child's facial expression is neutral, and they appear to be looking directly at the viewer. The peach they are holding is a light pink color and appears to be ripe. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of simplicity and innocence, drawing the viewer's attention to the child and the peach. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up John Brewster, Jr.
John Brewster Jr. (May 30 or May 31, 1766 – August 13, 1854) was a prolific, Deaf itinerant painter who produced many charming portraits of well-off New England families, especially their children. He lived much of the…
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