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Untitled

Frederic, Lord Leighton

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1850 watercolor by Frederic, Lord Leighton, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Frederic, Lord Leighton
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a young girl standing in a doorway, holding a small baby. She is dressed in a white dress with a green apron and black boots, while the baby is wrapped in a white cloth. The girl's face is blurred, but her gaze is directed downward toward the baby. The background of the painting is dark, with the doorway and surrounding area visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet intimacy, with the girl's gentle expression and the tender way she holds the baby conveying a sense of love and care. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Leighton, Frederic, Lord.