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An Italian Mother and Child, 1886 (oil on canvas)
3620060 An Italian Mother and Child, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 126x74 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A scene depicting a young Italian mother in simple peasant dress, sitting in an ivy covered archway with a small
child standing on her lap. The woman, sitting on the left, wears a white headdress with a white blouse and skirt, a
dark garment covering part of her lap. The child is dressed in a blue dress with a white undergarment and a gold
medallion necklace around her neck. The mother supports her child with her left hand, holding the child's right hand
with her right. In the background there is a Romanesque church with mosaics of saints between the windows, and
roundels with blue decoration along the top of the building. A tiled roof slopes down from the building on the right
with trees behind.); © Manchester Art Gallery ; Louisa Mary Garrett bequest
Media ID 32118812
© Manchester Art Gallery Louisa Mary Garrett bequest / Bridgeman Images
Care Headscarf Holding Hands Idyll Idyllic Innocence Maternal Maternity Mediterranean Motherhood Rustic Sentimental Wholesome New Baby New Born New Born Babes New Born Infant Newborn Newly Born
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The captivating oil on canvas painting, "An Italian Mother and Child" by Annie Louisa Swynnerton, transports viewers to a serene scene in 1886 Italy. The artwork, measuring 126x74 cm, is housed at the prestigious Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. In this tender portrayal, a young Italian mother sits gracefully in an ivy-covered archway while cradling her small child on her lap. Dressed in simple peasant attire, she wears a white headdress with a matching blouse and skirt. A dark garment partially covers her lap. Her child stands on her lap wearing a charming blue dress adorned with a delicate gold medallion necklace. With utmost care and love, the mother supports her child with one hand while gently holding their tiny right hand with the other. Behind them stands an awe-inspiring Romanesque church embellished with mosaics of saints between its windows. Roundels featuring intricate blue decorations line the top of the building. To complete this picturesque setting, there is a tiled roof sloping down from the adjacent structure on the right side of the composition. Lush trees provide a natural backdrop for this intimate moment shared between mother and child. This exquisite print captures not only Swynnerton's exceptional talent but also evokes feelings of tenderness and maternal love that transcend time and cultural boundaries.
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