Artwork
Mother and Child
Mother and Child is an oil painting by Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1779 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Mother and Child is an oil painting by Jean Honoré Fragonard, created around 1779. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a tender moment between a woman, likely a mother, and a child. Both figures are dressed in white, with the woman wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and the child in a tunic.
Technique & Style
Fragonard used chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, to create depth and dimensionality. The woman's face and the child's body are highlighted, while the warm, golden background is subdued.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
