Self-portrait of the painter with his son Oscar
1852
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1852
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting depicts a man and a young boy sitting together on a rocky outcropping. The man, dressed in dark attire, has his hand on the boy's shoulder. The boy is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and a skirt-like garment. He has his hand on his knee. In the background, there is a body of water and a dark sky. The man's hand on the boy's shoulder suggests a sense of protection and guidance. The boy's hand on his knee conveys a sense of confidence and independence. To learn more about the artist who created this intimate portrait, explore the works of Pierre Olivier Joseph Coomans.
