Artwork Title: The Little Convalescent

The Little Convalescent, 1873-1879

Eastman Johnson

The work probably depicts Johnson’s sister Harriet reading to one of her children, who is sick in bed. His condition is alluded to by the medicine bottles, thermometer, bell, and toothbrush in the background. While Harriet concentrates on the book, caring for her son’s mind as well as his body, the little boy turns to look at the artist. (http://books0977.tumblr.com/post/141451773387/the-little-convalescent-c1873-79-eastman)
Uploaded on Mar 22, 2016 by Suzan Hamer

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