Mother and Child (The Wife and Daughter of Allan Österlind) by Ernst Josephson. An intimate profile portrait of a woman in a patterned dress holding a young, curly-haired child.

Mother and Child (The Wife and Daughter of Allan Österlind)

Ernst Josephson

1886 · Oil Paint, Panel

This tender 1886 portrait by Ernst Josephson captures an intimate moment between a mother and her young daughter.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Guest Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1886, this evocative oil study by Ernst Josephson depicts the wife and daughter of his fellow artist Allan Österlind. The work is characterized by its soft, impressionistic brushwork and a warm, dappled light that emphasizes the tender connection between the subjects, making it a timeless addition to traditional or nursery spaces.

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