The artwork titled “Sien Nursing Baby” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882. It is a pencil drawing on paper and belongs to the Realism art movement. The sketch and study genre piece is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
In “Sien Nursing Baby,” Van Gogh meticulously captures a tender and intimate moment between a mother and her child. The woman, seated comfortably on a chair, is nursing a baby, creating a sense of closeness and nurturing. The detailed pencil strokes convey both the textures of the fabrics and the gentle expressions of the subjects. The use of shading effectively enhances the depth and realism, illustrating Van Gogh’s keen observational skills and his compassionate depiction of everyday life. The artwork stands as a poignant representation of maternal care and domesticity during that era.
