Mother and Child
The Met
Artist: Antoine-Emile Plassan(French, Bordeaux 1817–1903 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (27 x 21.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Margarette A. Jones, 1905
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman kneels beside a draped bed in a dimly lit room, hands clasped
Detailed Description
A vertical, black and white painting depicts a woman kneeling in a dimly lit interior. The woman is positioned slightly right of center, shown in profile facing left. She wears a light-colored, off-the-shoulder gown that drapes around her on the floor. Her dark hair is pulled back, and her hands are clasped together near her chest. To her left, a bed is partially visible, draped with light-colored fabric, and she kneels directly beside it. Further to the left, a tall, slender, dark wooden stand with a decorative base holds a candelabra with two candle holders. The background is dominated by dark, heavy drapes that frame the bed and extend across the upper and right portions of the scene. In the upper left background, a small, dark, arched, window-like structure is visible through the drapes. To the far right, a dark, ornate chair with a lighter seat is partially visible. A patterned rug lies on the floor beneath the woman's knees, extending towards the left. The floor beyond the rug appears to be a darker, possibly wooden surface. The overall lighting is subdued, with the woman's dress and the bed drapes being the brightest elements, contrasting with the dark surroundings.
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