Figure Studies
Italian Woman at the Cradle
Johann Baptist Kirner
A tender 19th-century domestic scene depicting a mother and child in a sunlit Italian interior.
Art for the Nursery
Soft, airy works that keep the room calm, gentle, and light.
Gentle color, lighter forms, and a soothing pace make these works feel calm, tender, and easy to live with.
Figure Studies
Maria and Baby
Robert Henri
A tender and vibrant portrait of motherhood by American realist Robert Henri, featuring bold colors and expressive brushwork.
Figure Studies
Under the Rowan Tree
Janis Rozentāls
An impressionistic scene of maternal tenderness captured amidst a backdrop of vibrant rowan berries.
Figure Studies
Presenting the Baby
Adolf von Becker
A tender 19th-century genre painting capturing a heartwarming moment of generational introduction.
Figure Studies
Street Singer and Child
John Opie
A tender yet dramatic depiction of motherhood and hardship, rendered with striking contrast and rich color.