Artwork
Morisca Woman and Albino Girl (Morisca y albina)
Morisca Woman and Albino Girl (Morisca y albina) is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The oil painting titled Morisca Woman and Albino Girl portrays a seated adult female figure holding a young child on her lap.
About this work
Overview
The oil painting titled Morisca Woman and Albino Girl portrays a seated adult female figure holding a young child on her lap. The woman is clothed in a dark robe complemented by a vivid red‑and‑black striped shawl, while the child wears a white dress accented with a small red ribbon in her hair. The composition focuses on the intimate interaction between the two figures.
Subject & Meaning
The work suggests a familial or protective relationship, possibly a mother and daughter, set within a formal or ceremonial context. The contrasting garments, dark for the woman and white for the girl, highlight their individual identities while emphasizing their connection through shared gestures and gazes.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, creating a pronounced contrast between illuminated areas on the faces and hands and the surrounding shadows. This handling of light and dark adds a three‑dimensional quality to the figures and directs the viewer’s attention to their expressions and the texture of the fabrics.
History & Provenance
The painting is recorded as an oil on canvas work, though specific details regarding its creation date, artist, or ownership history are not provided in the available documentation.
Artist & collection
- Кормилица с ребёнком
Mary Taylour, Viscountess of Headfort, later Countess of Bective and Marchioness of Headfort (1776–1795)
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Virgin and Child
Caritas: Johanna de Geer (1629-91) with her children Cecilia Trip (1660-1728) and Laurens Trip (b 1662)
Caritas: Joanna de Geer (1629-1691) with her Children Cecilia Trip (1660-1728) and Laurens Trip (b. 1662)
Madonna with Child Jesus
Madonna and Child
Pakomatkalla Egyptiin. Neitsyt Maria imettää Jeesus-lasta
Charity withThree Children
Virgin and Child with a Rosary
The Holy Family