Portrait of a Lady and Child

George W. Twibill Jr.

Created:
Movement:
1833
Realism
key Notes:
Maternal intimacy, Early American portraiture
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Dimensions:
36 3/8 x 29 3/16 in. (90.2 x 72.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Lady and Child" by George W. Twibill Jr., created in 1833, depicts a woman and a child in a domestic setting, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing intimate familial relationships. Twibill, an American portrait painter active in the early 19th century, is known for his detailed and expressive representations, although specific details about the subjects of this painting remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Lady and Child" by George W. Twibill Jr. features a seated woman in a dark dress, holding a young child in her lap, both figures rendered with a soft, naturalistic approach characteristic of early 19th-century portraiture. The use of oil on canvas allows for rich color and texture, with attention to detail in the subjects' expressions and clothing, creating an intimate familial scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Lady and Child