Touching scene by Ignace Kennis, depicting a mother with her child on the stairs, executed in oil on canvas and signed.
In this intimate interior scene, a mother pauses on the staircase, cradling her sleeping child against her shoulder. The soft glow that surrounds her face emphasises the tenderness of the moment, while the warm wooden steps and the devotional figure on the cabinet hint at a home steeped in tradition and faith. Kennis brings a quiet dignity to the composition: the subdued colours, the gentle fall of the fabric and the calm posture of the woman all contribute to a timeless, contemplative mood. It is a delicate portrayal of motherhood, captured with sincerity and emotion.
The artist’s training in Mechelen and South Kensington is evident in the careful modelling, atmospheric lighting and subtle emotional depth. The painting captures the tenderness and quiet spirituality characteristic of Kennis’ domestic scenes.
The work comes from a private collection.
Details:
Artist: Ignace Kennis (Mechelen, 1888 – Mechelen, 1973)
Title: Romantisch tafereel, moeder met baby op de trap (c. 1930)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Condition: Museum quality
Signature: Signed
Sold with frame: Yes
Dimensions without frame: 119 × 100 cm
Dimensions with frame: 144.5 × 125 cm
Provenance: Private collection
