Nanny and Child
1877/1878 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts a woman in a white dress and bonnet accompanied by a young child near a garden gate. It is a quintessential example of the artist's focus on domestic and intimate scenes.
Did you know?
Eva Gonzalès was the only student of Édouard Manet, and while she never formally exhibited with the Impressionists, her work is deeply aligned with the movement's focus on modern life. This painting reflects the nuanced relationship between domestic servants and the families they served in 19th-century Parisian society. Tragically, Gonzalès died at the young age of 34 from an embolism shortly after giving birth, cutting short a promising career that was just gaining significant recognition.
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Nanny and Child
Eva Gonzalès, 1877/1878
