Mother and Child
1865
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1865
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting, titled "Mother and Child," shows a woman in a white dress holding a small child. The child is bare-chested and has curly hair. The woman's dress is long and has a black sash around her waist. The background of the painting is dark green. The woman is looking down at the child, who is looking up at her. The woman's face is blurred, but the child's face is clear. The child's expression is serious, and the woman's expression is gentle. The painting is done in oil paint and features a realistic style. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
