Nursemaids with children
Kate Greenaway was the superstar of Victorian children's books, famous for making kids look like they stepped out of a history book. In this sweet sketch, two nursemaids in bonnets pause for a gossip—one juggling a baby while a shy toddler hides behind the other's voluminous skirts. Greenaway's nostalgic style, featuring these empire-waist dresses and bonnets, was so influential that it actually sparked a fashion trend for children in the 1880s. It’s a delightful glimpse into the quiet, everyday moments she loved to capture.
- Technique
- watercolor and ink
- Material
- paper
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