Artwork
Child-bringing Goddess
Child-bringing Goddess is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This rectangular painting depicts a seated female figure, likely a household deity, adorned in elaborate attire and headdress.
About this work
Overview
This rectangular painting depicts a seated female figure, likely a household deity, adorned in elaborate attire and headdress. The work is one of a series of 155 drawings acquired in 1910.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, dressed in yellow and orange robes with blue and black trim, is shown standing on a pedestal, holding a red-and-gold pole, with two birds at her feet. Chinese characters accompany the figure, suggesting a specific identity or narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting features a prominent use of color, with the figure's attire and halo contrasting against a plain background. The artist's style is characterized by flowing lines and ornate detailing, evident in the figure's headdress and robes.
History & Provenance
The painting was part of a collection of 155 drawings acquired from Mrs. Amherst-Law in 1910. A red maker's mark is visible in the lower left corner, indicating the artist's or workshop's identity.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
