Artist: William P Babcock
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1850s
Dimensions: 15 x 9.5 inches
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
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.
This delicate graphite drawing by William Perkins Babcock captures an intimate and timeless moment between a woman and a child. Known for his refined draftsmanship and sensitivity to the human form, Babcock’s work in this piece is a study in both grace and emotion. The nude figures are rendered with exquisite attention to anatomy and detail, highlighting the natural curves and subtle expressions that convey a deep connection between the subjects. The gentle shading and soft lines create a sense of warmth and tenderness, while the minimalistic background allows the figures to take center stage. This drawing is a beautiful example of Babcock’s ability to evoke a powerful narrative through simplicity and technical skill.
This painting comes in excellent condition!
Artist: William P Babcock
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1850s
Dimensions: 15 x 9.5 inches
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
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.
This delicate graphite drawing by William Perkins Babcock captures an intimate and timeless moment between a woman and a child. Known for his refined draftsmanship and sensitivity to the human form, Babcock’s work in this piece is a study in both grace and emotion. The nude figures are rendered with exquisite attention to anatomy and detail, highlighting the natural curves and subtle expressions that convey a deep connection between the subjects. The gentle shading and soft lines create a sense of warmth and tenderness, while the minimalistic background allows the figures to take center stage. This drawing is a beautiful example of Babcock’s ability to evoke a powerful narrative through simplicity and technical skill.
This painting comes in excellent condition!
