Mab and Cupid (Mab et Cupidon)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mab and Cupid (Mab et Cupidon) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a tender scene of a woman and a child. The woman, dressed in a long robe, sits with her back against a wall, while the child sits on her lap. The woman's head is tilted to the side, and she gazes at the child with a gentle expression. The child looks up at the woman with a curious gaze. The painting is rendered in muted colors, with the woman's robe and the background wall depicted in soft, earthy tones. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet intimacy and warmth. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle lines creates a sense of serenity in this painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you might want to explore more of Legros, Alphonse.
