Mrs. Mayer and Daughter

Ammi Phillips

Created:
Movement:
1840
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key Notes:
Folk Portraiture, Maternal Bond
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Dimensions:
37 7/8 x 34 1/4 in. (96.2 x 87 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Ammi Phillips: "Mrs. Mayer and Daughter" (1840)

Ammi Phillips (1788–1865) was a prolific American itinerant portrait painter known for his distinctive style and contribution to folk art. The painting titled "Mrs. Mayer and Daughter", created in 1840, exemplifies Phillips' ability to capture the essence of his subjects with simplicity and elegance. Executed in oil on canvas, this work reflects the artist's characteristic use of soft color palettes and attention to detail in clothing and facial expressions. Phillips' portraits are significant for their documentation of American rural life in the early 19th century, offering insights into the fashion and domestic settings of the period. His work is celebrated for its blend of realism and stylization, which has earned him recognition as a key figure in American folk art. The painting contributes to the understanding of the social and cultural contexts of its time, highlighting the role of women and family in the 19th-century American society.

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Mrs. Mayer and Daughter by Ammi Phillips

The painting "Mrs. Mayer and Daughter" by Ammi Phillips, created in 1840, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the American folk art style with its straightforward composition and attention to detail. The artwork features a mother and child, capturing the simplicity and domesticity characteristic of Phillips' portraits during this period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mrs. Mayer and Daughter