His Importance
You may wonder why it matters because the painting speaks for itself. However, works by famous artists sell for more than random ones. Still, Albert Neuhuys isn’t a random artist. His influence and iconic style are in the painting.
Dissecting the Work
Neuhuys was a painter in the Netherlands in the 19th century. Weiss explained that he showed life scenes and preferred mothers and children. He belonged to the Laren School, a Dutch artist colony.