The Bandaged Thumb

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The Bandaged Thumb

33.3

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