Artwork
The first born
The first born is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Gaston La Touche. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
About this work
Overview
The First Born is an oil painting created by Gaston La Touche in 1892, currently held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a subdued scene in a bedroom, where a woman sits on a chair gazing out the window, a man sits on a box with his back turned, and another woman lies in bed under a white sheet, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
La Touche employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, using the contrast between dim lighting and the warm glow of sunlight streaming through the window to draw attention to the figures.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Gaston La Touche, or de La Touche, was a French painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor.
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Death of an Orphan
Bedstemoder med sit barnebarn
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