The artwork, created in 1883 by Edward Burne-Jones and titled “Georgiana Burne Jones, their children Margaret and Philip in the background,” is an oil-on-canvas portrait, belonging to the Romanticism art movement. The piece measures 73.66 by 53.34 centimeters and is currently housed in a private collection.
In the artwork, the central figure, presumably Georgiana Burne-Jones, faces forward with a composed and serene expression. She is dressed in a dark, modest Victorian gown with lace detailing at the collar. Her hands rest on an open book, delicately holding a page between her fingers. In the background, two children, identified as Margaret and Philip, are engaged in an activity; one child sits before an easel, engrossed in painting, while the other stands nearby, observing. The setting is intimate, with warm, subdued lighting that enhances the homely and contemplative atmosphere of the scene. The artist’s attention to detail and ability to capture the subtlety of expression and domestic tranquility exemplifies the Romanticism style.
