Charles-Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1900), "Mother and Daughter," 1866 post-war design sculptural exploration of light and

sculptural exploration of light and form

revealing warm copper highlights

She studied art at institutions in Norway and the United States and worked in advertising before embarking on a full-time career in art

one-of-a-kind vessel created by local Austin artist Rick Van Dyke

Charles-Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1900), "Mother and Daughter," 1866 post-war design sculptural exploration of light and22 1 4"H x 16 3 4"W Framed: 27 1 2"H x 23"W The painting is titled Mother and Daughter by Charles Michel Maria Verlat, a Belgian artist born in 1824 and active until 1900. It was painted in 1866, a time when Verlat was deeply influenced by the realism and academic traditions of the 19th century. The artwork captures a tender moment between a mother and child, common themes in European portraiture from that era, often reflecting ideals of family,