Artist: William P Babcock
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1850s
Dimensions: 14.13 x 10.63 inches
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,800
Description: William Babcock, born in Boston, began studying painting in Paris with Thomas Couture in 1847. He was the first American artist to establish a friendship with Jean François Millet, a key figure in the Barbizon school. The Barbizon school was part of a broader European movement towards greater naturalism in art, focusing on everyday subjects. Named after the village of Barbizon, located on the edge of the expansive Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, this school emphasized the beauty of ordinary scenes. Babcock played a pivotal role in introducing other American artists, including William Morris Hunt, George Inness, and Robert Loftin Newman, to Millet. At the time, Millet faced significant criticism from the French Academic art world. “Feeding the Rabbit” has a Venetian feel for form color and light which reflects his teacher, Thomas Contor, and the great Italian artist Tician, who he admired . This painting is signed lower right and comes with frame in perfect condition.
“Nude Portrait of Child Giving Flower to Mother” is a sensitive and intimate graphite drawing by American artist William Perkins Babcock. The artwork beautifully captures a tender moment between a mother and her child, rendered with Babcock’s characteristic attention to detail and emotional depth. The child, depicted in a natural, unguarded pose, extends a delicate flower to the mother, who receives it with a gentle, loving expression. The use of graphite allows for subtle shading and soft lines, highlighting the warmth and purity of the interaction. Babcock’s skillful portrayal of the human form is evident in the graceful curves and naturalistic anatomy of both figures. This drawing is a poignant celebration of maternal love, innocence, and the simple yet profound connections that define the human experience.
Artist: William P Babcock
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1850s
Dimensions: 14.13 x 10.63 inches
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,800
Description: William Babcock, born in Boston, began studying painting in Paris with Thomas Couture in 1847. He was the first American artist to establish a friendship with Jean François Millet, a key figure in the Barbizon school. The Barbizon school was part of a broader European movement towards greater naturalism in art, focusing on everyday subjects. Named after the village of Barbizon, located on the edge of the expansive Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, this school emphasized the beauty of ordinary scenes. Babcock played a pivotal role in introducing other American artists, including William Morris Hunt, George Inness, and Robert Loftin Newman, to Millet. At the time, Millet faced significant criticism from the French Academic art world. “Feeding the Rabbit” has a Venetian feel for form color and light which reflects his teacher, Thomas Contor, and the great Italian artist Tician, who he admired . This painting is signed lower right and comes with frame in perfect condition.
“Nude Portrait of Child Giving Flower to Mother” is a sensitive and intimate graphite drawing by American artist William Perkins Babcock. The artwork beautifully captures a tender moment between a mother and her child, rendered with Babcock’s characteristic attention to detail and emotional depth. The child, depicted in a natural, unguarded pose, extends a delicate flower to the mother, who receives it with a gentle, loving expression. The use of graphite allows for subtle shading and soft lines, highlighting the warmth and purity of the interaction. Babcock’s skillful portrayal of the human form is evident in the graceful curves and naturalistic anatomy of both figures. This drawing is a poignant celebration of maternal love, innocence, and the simple yet profound connections that define the human experience.
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