Artwork
Kiss Me and You'll Kiss the 'Lasses
Kiss Me and You'll Kiss the 'Lasses is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Lilly Martin Spencer. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Kiss Me and You'll Kiss the 'Lasses is an oil painting created by Lilly Martin Spencer in 1856. It is a genre scene currently held at the Brooklyn Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a smiling woman in a green dress and pink apron, standing in a domestic setting with a table, fruit, and cooking utensils. The scene conveys a warm and inviting atmosphere, suggesting a connection between the subject and the viewer's domestic experience.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing attention to the details of the domestic scene. The floral carpet and doorway in the background add to the overall sense of a lived-in space.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lilly Martin Spencer was born in Exeter, England, on November 26, 1822, to French intellectual parents who supported abolitionism and women's education.
