Artwork
Portrait of a Lady with her daughter
Portrait of a Lady with her daughter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Thomas Hudson. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Lady with her daughter is an oil painting by Thomas Hudson, dated to 1701, and is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate scene of a woman and her young daughter. The woman, dressed in dark blue, holds the child, who wears white and has a red bow in her cap, against a muted background that hints at a domestic setting.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft lighting to create a sense of depth, particularly in the rendering of the fabrics. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes contrasts between light and dark, adds volume to the subjects, making the woman's dress appear particularly lifelike.
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Artist & collection
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