The Sackville Children
The Met
Artist: John Hoppner(British, London 1758–1810 London)
Date: 1796
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 49 in. (152.4 x 124.5 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Thomas W. Lamont, 1948
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three children in a green landscape under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
An oil painting depicts three children in a green landscape. The upper third of the canvas features a dark, cloudy sky with lighter patches. The middle ground and background consist of rolling green hills dotted with trees, some with dense foliage. A dirt path runs diagonally from the lower left foreground towards the center. On the left, a child stands with their right hand resting on a light brown rock. This child wears a long, white, empire-waist dress with short puffed sleeves and a red beaded necklace. Their light brown curly hair frames their face as they look down and slightly to their right. They wear pink and white striped slippers. Slightly behind and to the right of the first child stands a second child. This child wears a dark blue jacket with a white ruffled collar and cuffs, light brown trousers, and dark shoes. Their light brown curly hair is parted in the middle, and they look directly forward. Their left arm is around a third, smaller child. The third child stands to the right, held by the second child. This child wears a white, off-the-shoulder dress with lace trim and has light brown curly hair. The child looks to the left, with bare feet visible. The lighting is soft, highlighting the children's faces and clothing against the more subdued background.
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