Artwork

Mother's Happiness

Mother's Happiness, by Léon Bazille Perrault, oil, 1896
Mother's Happiness, by Léon Bazille Perrault, oil, 1896

Mother's Happiness is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Léon Bazille Perrault. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Mother's Happiness is an oil painting created by Léon Bazille Perrault in 1896. It is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tender moment between a mother and her children. A woman in a red dress sits with a naked baby in her arms, while an older child kisses her cheek. The scene conveys a sense of warmth and intimacy.

Technique & Style

Soft brushstrokes are used to create a sense of tenderness and closeness among the figures. The artist's gentle rendering of the scene emphasizes the emotional connection between the mother and her children.

Artist & collection