Artwork
Visit to the child at nurse
Visit to the child at nurse is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist George Morland. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Visit to the Child at Nurse is an 1794 oil painting by George Morland, capturing a serene domestic moment in a rural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman visiting her child at a nurse's home, conveying a sense of intimacy and peaceful family life, reflective of Morland's fascination with rural and familial themes.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Rococo style, the work utilizes chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with warm, dim lighting from a fireplace adding to the cozy atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created during the maturity of Morland's style, the painting is now part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Morland (26 June 1763 – 29 October 1804) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley, but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes:…
