Chih-Hsiung Wu

1870

Well

private collection

"The Mother Mending Clothes Under the Lamp at Night" showcases Millet's profound gaze into family life and maternal love. In the painting, the mother, illuminated by the warm glow of an oil lamp, is intently mending clothing for her child, her simple actions imbued with boundless warmth. Millet's use of warm light and shadow along with thick brushstrokes creates a serene and solemn atmosphere, elevating the work beyond a mere domestic scene into a tribute to the role of mothers and the value of family. This piece embodies Millet's consistent artistic philosophy—transforming moments of ordinary life into art filled with spirituality and symbolic meaning. Wu Zhixiong, through this collection, guides the viewer to experience the delicate care for "humanity and family" characteristic of the 19th-century Barbizon School.

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