Charles-Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1900), "Mother and Daughter," 1866 Milo Baughman This sofa's sculptural silhouette

This sofa's sculptural silhouette

Water gilded panel painting with punchwork

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is embraced by ormolu swan handles

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Charles-Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1900), "Mother and Daughter," 1866 Milo Baughman This sofa's sculptural silhouette22 1 4"H x 16 3 4"W Framed: 27 1 2"H x 23"W The painting is titled Mother and Daughter by Charles Michel Maria Verlat, a Belgian artist born in 1824 and active until 1900. It was painted in 1866, a time when Verlat was deeply influenced by the realism and academic traditions of the 19th century. The artwork captures a tender moment between a mother and child, common themes in European portraiture from that era, often reflecting ideals of family,