1899
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Madonna and Child is a 1899 oil by Robert Loftin Newman, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a red dress holding a baby. The baby is naked and has a halo around its head. The woman is wearing a white top with long sleeves and has dark hair. She is looking down at the baby. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the woman and baby stand out. The woman's dress is a deep red color, and the baby's skin is a soft, pale color. The overall effect is one of warmth and intimacy. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of other artists at the Brooklyn Museum.
Robert Loftin Newman (November 10, 1827 – March 31, 1912) was an American painter and stained-glass designer.
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