The artwork, titled “Mrs. Thomas Keyes and Her Daughter,” is a Rococo portrait created by the artist Benjamin West circa 1806. This oil on canvas painting, measuring 83.82 by 59.06 centimeters, is part of a private collection.
In the artwork, a mother and her young daughter are depicted standing in an elegantly decorated interior. The mother, dressed in a high-waisted white gown adorned with a pink sash and a white bonnet, lovingly holds her daughter’s hand, offering a sense of guidance and care. The daughter wears a white dress accented with floral designs, and she clutches a doll with matching attire. Behind them, an open window reveals a tranquil landscape with lush greenery and a distant horizon. The warm, natural lighting highlights the intricate details and textures of their garments and surrounding objects. The overall composition exudes a sense of tenderness and maternal affection, which is characteristic of the Rococo art movement’s focus on intimate, graceful, and decorative themes.