Artwork
A Peasant Family
A Peasant Family is an oil painting by Thomas Faed. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Peasant Family is a 19th-century oil painting by Scottish artist Thomas Faed, created around 1873. It is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a family of four in a straightforward composition. The mother, dressed in a long dress and red shawl, stands centrally with her arms around two children, one of whom holds a baby. The father, wearing a long coat and hat, stands beside her against a gray background.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Faed's skill in rendering everyday scenes with attention to detail and texture.
History & Provenance
Thomas Faed was a notable contributor to Scottish art during the 19th century, and this painting is a representative work from his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Faed RSA (1825–1900) was a Scottish painter who is said to have done for Scottish art what Robert Burns did for Scottish song.
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