Martha Tennent Rogers (Mrs. David Rogers) and Her Son, probably Samuel Henry Rogers 1788

Ralph Earl's "Martha Tennent Rogers (Mrs. David Rogers) and Her Son, probably Samuel Henry Rogers" is an oil on canvas portrait depicting a mother and her son, likely completed in 1788. The work is notable for its intimate portrayal of the subjects, with the mother's gentle gaze toward her son, who is seated in her lap and holding onto her arm. The composition places them against a verdant landscape, suggesting a close connection to nature and a sense of familial warmth. Earl, a prominent American painter, was known for his realistic portraits, which often captured the character and individuality of his sitters, as seen in this touching depiction of maternal affection.