Artwork

The Flemish Mother

The Flemish Mother, by David, Sir Wilkie, ink, 1820
The Flemish Mother, by David, Sir Wilkie, ink, 1820

The Flemish Mother is an ink print by the Romanticist artist David, Sir Wilkie. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Flemish Mother is an etching on chine collé created by Sir David Wilkie in 1820.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate scene of a mother and child sharing a tender moment. The mother's gentle gesture and the child's curious expression convey a sense of warmth and affection.

Technique & Style

The etching's use of chine collé technique adds depth and texture to the image, enhancing the domestic scene's sense of warmth and intimacy.

Artist & collection

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