Retrato de Cecilia R. de Peralta Ramos y su hijo
1861
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1861
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
In the painting, a woman sits on a chair, her left hand resting on the armrest, and her right hand placed on the shoulder of a child standing next to her. The woman wears a long, dark green dress with lace around the collar and cuffs, while the child is dressed in a black coat with white lace around the collar and cuffs. The background is dark, with the woman and child set against a dark wall. The woman's expression is serious, and the child looks directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors and serious expressions creating a sense of gravity. The painting is a portrait of a mother and child, capturing a moment in time with great detail and realism. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Prilidiano Pueyrredón.
