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Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter
Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Angelica Kauffmann's oil on canvas painting, Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter, dates to around 1771 and is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate scene of a mother and daughter together, with the mother reading from a book and the daughter gazing up at her, suggesting a moment of quiet interaction.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the subjects' clothing and their surroundings, providing insight into their domestic environment. The painting showcases Kauffmann's skill with techniques such as glazing, which contributes to its visual quality.
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Artist
Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann, usually known in English as Angelica Kauffman, was a Swiss painter who had a successful career in London and Rome.
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