Grace Allison McCurdy and Her Daughters (1804) by Joshua Johnson

Grace Allison McCurdy and Her Daughters - Joshua Johnson - 1804

Artwork Information

TitleGrace Allison McCurdy and Her Daughters
ArtistJoshua Johnson
Date1804
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Grace Allison McCurdy and Her Daughters

The artwork titled “Grace Allison McCurdy and Her Daughters” was created by Joshua Johnson in the year 1804. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of portrait painting. This piece is a classic representation of early 19th-century American portraiture, depicting a serene familial scene.

In the artwork, a mother and her two daughters are painted with remarkable clarity and simplicity, indicative of the Naïve Art style. The mother is seated, holding a small bunch of cherries in her lap. She is attired in a white dress adorned with intricate lace details around the neckline and sleeves. Her daughters, also dressed in white, stand beside her. One of the daughters holds a small basket filled with what appears to be cherries, while the other child rests her hand on her mother’s shoulder. The expressions on their faces are calm, embodying the gentle domesticity and intimacy of the scene. The background is understated, allowing the focus to remain on the figures and their subtle interactions. This portrait underscores themes of familial bonds and maternal affection, rendered with the charm and straightforwardness characteristic of Naïve Art.

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