Mother Hubbard
Artist
Briton Riviere
(London, England, 1840 - 1920)
Date1882
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 65 cm, Width: 48.1 cm
Frame: Height: 97.8 cm, Width: 81.1 cm
Frame: Height: 97.8 cm, Width: 81.1 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Macdonald Bequest, 1901.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003926
About MeBriton Riviere painted genre and animal subjects and regularly contributed illustrations to both British and American magazines.Mother Hubbard combines genre, animal and illustration in this appealing depiction of childhood.This painting of course illustrates the popular nursery rhyme of the same name.
Colour is built up in layers of broad brush strokes which give a sense of depth and movement to the composition.
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