Charles-Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1900), "Mother and Daughter," 1866 post-war design A fabulous splash of pink

A fabulous splash of pink

one-of-a-kind vessel created by local Austin artist Rick Van Dyke

one-of-a-kind food safe vessel created by local Austin artist Rick Van Dyke

born from Vicklund’s background as a prominent editorial illustrator and muralist

onto a base of fine netting

Charles-Michel Maria Verlat (Belgian, 1824-1900), "Mother and Daughter," 1866 post-war design A fabulous splash of pink22 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,