Artwork
Where's My Good Little Girl?
Where's My Good Little Girl? is an oil painting by Thomas Faed. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
Thomas Faed's 1892 oil painting, Where's My Good Little Girl?, is a domestic scene depicting a mother and children in a quiet, intimate setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a woman in dark attire and a white headscarf, gazing at two young girls in colorful clothing, conveying a tender moment between the figures.
Technique & Style
Faed employs warm colors and soft lighting to create a cozy atmosphere, drawing attention to the interaction between the woman and the girls, characteristic of his genre scenes and domestic portraits.
History & Provenance
Painted by Scottish artist Thomas Faed in 1892, the work is part of the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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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