The artwork “Homer Saint Gaudens and His Mother” by John Singer Sargent, crafted in 1890, is an oil painting on canvas representing the Realism art movement. The painting measures 151.8 x 142.2 cm and is categorized as a portrait. It is currently housed at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, PA, US.
The artwork depicts a young boy, Homer Saint Gaudens, seated and visually distinct in the foreground with a contemplative expression. He dons a dark outfit complemented by a large white collar. Seated to his right, partially obscured in the shadows, is his mother, who is engrossed in a book. The use of light in the painting highlights the boy’s face and attire, creating contrast against the darker tones surrounding his mother. This play of light and shadow, characteristic of John Singer Sargent’s technique, imbues the portrait with depth and emotional intensity, capturing a serene and introspective moment between mother and child.