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This Little Pig Went to Market, c. 1857. Creator: Lilly Martin Spencer
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This Little Pig Went to Market, c. 1857. Creator: Lilly Martin Spencer
This Little Pig Went to Market, c. 1857. Self portrait by the artist, with her son William Henry, reciting a nursery rhyme
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This Little Pig Went to Market, c. 1857
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captures a tender moment between Lilly Martin Spencer and her son William Henry as they recite a nursery rhyme together. In this self-portrait, the artist showcases her affectionate bond with her child, emphasizing the beauty of motherhood in 19th-century America. The painting is set in a cozy bedchamber adorned with broderie anglaise and a canopy bed. Lilly's attire reflects the fashion of the time, featuring a hooped skirt known as crinoline. As she sits on the edge of the bed, engrossed in embroidering delicate patterns, her feet peek out from under her dress. With great attention to detail and color, Lilly brings warmth and love into every brushstroke. The scene exudes domestic bliss while capturing both tenderness and playfulness between mother and child. As an accomplished painter herself, Lilly portrays herself not only as an artist but also as a devoted mother fulfilling multiple roles within society. Through this artwork, she celebrates both her creative occupation and the joys of parenting. "This Little Pig Went to Market" stands proudly among other works at the Art Institute Chicago's art gallery. It represents not only Lilly Martin Spencer's artistic talent but also serves as a testament to the enduring themes of family bonds and maternal love that transcend time.
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