The artwork titled “Mrs Marton and Her Son Oliver” was created by the artist George Romney and belongs to the Rococo art movement. It falls within the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, Mrs Marton is depicted seated, holding her son Oliver securely on her lap. Mrs Marton exudes elegance and poise, adorned in a red dress with intricate lace details and a teal blue draped outer garment featuring elaborate embroideries. Her complexion is fair, matching the pearls adorning her neck and the ornament in her hair. Oliver, a young child, appears in a white dress and bonnet, looking directly at the viewer with a serene expression. His small hands clutch a delicate toy. The background is dark and neutral, bringing further attention to the figures’ gentle facial expressions and the rich textures of their clothing. The composition emphasizes familial intimacy and maternal affection, characteristic of the Rococo style’s emphasis on grace and tenderness.
