The artwork “Mother and Child” was created by Edouard Vuillard in the year 1900. Executed in oil on board, this piece is representative of the Post-Impressionism art movement. The dimensions of this genre painting are 51.4 x 50.2 cm. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an intimate domestic scene, where a woman and a young child are featured prominently within what appears to be a warmly decorated room. The woman, dressed in a red outer garment and a darker skirt, stands adjacent to a fireplace or piece of furniture, seemingly engrossed in her activity, while the child, clad in a white dress and black boots, appears to be occupied with their own small task. The setting is characterized by a richly patterned wallpaper and a textured floor, which contribute to the homely atmosphere. The use of color and texture in the painting reflects Vuillard’s Post-Impressionist style, emphasizing the overall mood and ambiance of the intimate moment captured between mother and child.
