Mother and Child on a Seashore
1896
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1896
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a mother and child standing on a seashore. The mother is wearing a long dress and a hat, while the child is dressed in a dark jacket and red shorts. They are facing away from the viewer, looking out at the sea. The mother has her arm around the child, and they are standing close together. The background of the painting is a grayish-brown color, with the sea stretching out behind them. The sky above is a lighter shade of gray. The painting has a somber, melancholic mood. The mother and child are lost in thought, gazing out at the sea. You can learn more about the artist, Jozef Israëls, who created this piece.
