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Portrait of the Mother, Brother and Sister of the Artist, 1853 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of the Mother, Brother and Sister of the Artist, 1853 (oil on canvas)
XIR81888 Portrait of the Mother, Brother and Sister of the Artist, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Mother, Brother and Sister of the Artist;)
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Artiste Bourgeoisie Domestic Stain Dressmaking Duty Housewife Lecon Sewing Siblings Maid
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of the Mother, Brother and Sister of the Artist" offers a glimpse into the intimate world of 19th-century family life. Painted in 1853 by Leon Joseph Florentin Bonnat, this oil on canvas masterpiece is housed in the Musee Bonnat in Bayonne, France. The painting depicts a mother, her son, and daughter engaged in various activities that reflect their roles within the household. The mother sits elegantly with a book in hand, symbolizing her intellectual pursuits and perhaps her love for literature. Her son stands beside her, dressed impeccably and engrossed in his own reading material. Meanwhile, the young girl attentively focuses on sewing or dressmaking—a skill often associated with femininity during this era. The artist masterfully captures not only their physical appearances but also their individual personalities and relationships. The warm color palette adds to the overall sense of domesticity and comfort portrayed within this scene. Through this artwork's meticulous attention to detail and composition, we are transported back to an era where daily life was intertwined with artistry and education. It provides us with a window into bourgeois family dynamics while highlighting gender roles prevalent at that time. "Portrait of the Mother, Brother and Sister of the Artist" serves as both an exquisite example of 19th-century portraiture techniques as well as a historical document capturing everyday moments within French society during that period.
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