Artwork
A Mother with her Child
A Mother with her Child is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Albert Neuhuys. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
A Mother with her Child is a 1895 oil painting by Albert Neuhuys, a Dutch artist associated with the Laren and Hague Schools.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate scene of a woman holding a baby on her lap, conveying a sense of quiet tenderness and domesticity.
Technique & Style
Neuhuys's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the figures. The work reflects Impressionist influences in its focus on everyday life and the play of light.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes Albert Neuhuys (10 June 1844 – 6 February 1914) was one of the best-known painters of the Laren School and a friend of many of the Hague School painters.
