1912
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Education is a 1912 oil by Rik Wouters, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
This painting shows a woman and a child sitting at a table, surrounded by a warm, cozy room. The woman wears a red dress, while the child is dressed in a matching red outfit. The table is adorned with a blue vase filled with green leaves and a stack of books. The room's walls are painted in shades of red, yellow, and blue, creating a vibrant atmosphere. A fireplace is visible in the background, adding to the sense of warmth and comfort. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and domesticity. For more information on the artist's use of color and composition, look up Rik Wouters.
Hendrik Emil (Rik) Wouters (21 August 1882 – 11 July 1916) was a Belgian painter, sculptor and draughtsman.
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