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Family at Rest

Carlo Labruzzi

1788

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Family at Rest is a 1788 ink by Carlo Labruzzi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carlo Labruzzi
When & what style?: 1788 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a family at rest, with a woman and three children sitting on the ground, surrounded by a serene landscape. The woman is dressed in a long skirt and blouse, while the children are wearing simple tunics. The family is situated in a natural setting, with trees and bushes in the background. The painting is rendered in a warm, earthy tone, with the use of brown ink creating a sense of warmth and coziness. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. This painting is a great example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.