Artwork

O If I Were Grandma

O If I Were Grandma, by Walter John Knewstub, unspecified, 1878
O If I Were Grandma, by Walter John Knewstub, unspecified, 1878

O If I Were Grandma is an unspecified painting by Walter John Knewstub. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

O If I Were Grandma is a painting by Walter John Knewstub, created around 1878. It is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a young girl with blonde hair, wearing a white dress and red shawl, lost in thought as she holds a small object. Her quiet expression and contemplative posture suggest a introspective mood.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a sense of depth and texture through a range of colors, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a sense of volume.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Fitzwilliam Museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.