Moeder zoogt haar kind bij de haard 1854 - 1914

"Moeder zoogt haar kind bij de haard" (Mother Nursing her Child by the Fireplace) is a watercolor painting by Albert Neuhuys, a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays a mother tenderly nursing her child by a fireplace, a common theme in Neuhuys's work that captured the warmth and intimacy of family life. The soft lighting and muted tones create a sense of quiet contemplation, highlighting the tender bond between mother and child. The painting exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the subtle emotions of daily life, rendering a poignant and heartfelt scene.