Artwork
The Flemish Mother
The Flemish Mother is an ink print by the Romanticist artist David Wilkie. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in plate, lower right below image: DW. 1820
About this work
Overview
The Flemish Mother is an etching on chine collé created by Sir David Wilkie in 1820.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene of a mother and child sharing a tender moment. The mother's gentle gesture and the child's curious expression convey a sense of warmth and affection.
Technique & Style
The etching's use of chine collé technique adds depth and texture to the image, enhancing the domestic scene's sense of warmth and intimacy.
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Artist
Sir David Wilkie (18 November 1785 – 1 June 1841) was a Scottish painter, especially known for his genre scenes.
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