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Кормилица с ребёнком, by Unknown, oil, 1850

Кормилица с ребёнком

Unknown

1850

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Кормилица с ребёнком is a 1850 oil by Unknown, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a woman holding a baby. The woman is wearing a red hat and a white dress, while the baby is dressed in a white garment. The woman's facial expression appears neutral. The woman is seated, with her right arm supporting the baby, who is looking at her. The background of the painting is dark, with some greenery visible on the left side. The overall atmosphere of the painting seems somber. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and emotion to the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.

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