The Bandaged Thumb
Description
The painting depicts a young girl gazing innocently at the viewer, with an expression of sadness as if she has recently cried or is experiencing some form of pain. Upon noticing her bandaged thumb, the reason for her sorrow becomes apparent. This poignant portrait was created by the English painter Agnes Clara Tatham, and it features her three-year-old niece, Agnes Kjaerulf Knudsen, as the subject.
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Collection
European Paintings
Artist
Agnes Clara Tatham (1893-1972)
Object Type
Oil Painting
Material
Oil on board
Schools/Culture/Period
British
Technique
Oil Painting
Date
20th Century CE
Location
United Kingdom
Dimension
50.8 x 41.1 cm