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Convalescent Mother and a Child, by Jozef Israëls, unspecified, 1871

Convalescent Mother and a Child

Jozef Israëls

1871

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Overview

Convalescent Mother and a Child is a 1871 unspecified by Jozef Israëls, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Jozef Israëls
When & what style?
1871 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting depicts a quiet scene of a woman sitting in a chair, holding a small child on her lap. The woman wears a white head covering and a long dress, while the child is dressed in a simple outfit. The room is dimly lit, with a few objects scattered around, including a basket and a piece of furniture in the background. The atmosphere of the painting is one of intimacy and tenderness, with the woman gently cradling the child. The use of muted colors and soft lighting adds to the sense of warmth and comfort. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Jozef Israëls.

About the artist

Portrait of Jozef Israëls
Artist

Jozef Israëls

Jozef Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 27 January 1824 – 12 August 1911) was a Dutch painter.

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