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Three Women, by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, unspecified, 1851
Allegory Visitation

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Overview

Three Women is a 1851 unspecified by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, depicting Visitation, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz
When & what style?
1851
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows three women in a tender moment. One woman sits on the left, looking down at a baby she holds. She's dressed in dark clothing and has a light-colored cloth draped over her right shoulder. The woman in the middle stands behind them, her head tilted slightly as she gazes at the baby. She wears a dark dress and a light-colored headscarf. The woman on the right sits in front, looking up at the baby with her arms outstretched. She's dressed in light clothing. The painting has a soft, dreamy quality to it. The women's faces are serene, and the overall mood is peaceful. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the artist, Narcisse Virgilio Díaz.

About the artist

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Artist

Narcisse Virgilio Díaz

Narcisse Virgilio Díaz (1807–1876) was a French artist, born in Bordeaux.

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