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Farewell to the Wet Nurse
Farewell to the Wet Nurse is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Étienne Aubry. It is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
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Overview
Étienne Aubry's 'Farewell to the Wet Nurse' is an oil painting created in 1788, exemplifying the Rococo style. It is a domestic scene that captures a poignant moment of separation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman departing on a donkey, leaving behind a baby and others. The scene conveys a sense of tender farewell, with the departing woman looking back at those remaining.
Technique & Style
Aubry employs warm colors and soft lighting to evoke intimacy and nostalgia. The composition features a woman on a donkey, surrounded by figures and a natural setting with a stone wall and archway.
History & Provenance
Painted by Étienne Aubry, a French artist trained under J. A. Silvestre and Joseph Vien, 'Farewell to the Wet Nurse' is now held in the Clark Art Institute's collection.
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Artist
Étienne Aubry (1746–1781) was a French painter. He was born in Versailles. He studied under J. A. Silvestre and Joseph Vien, and soon became noted for his portraits and genre subjects. Aubry exhibited several works of…
