"A Wee Bit Fractious" by Thomas Faed RA, 1826-1900

A Wee Bit Fractious

Thomas Faed RA, 1826-1900

1871

Source: The Faed Gallery, p. 58

"The artist tells his story here so plainly and sympathetically, that little comment is needed." [The commentary in the Faed Gallery continues below.]

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The Gallery's commentary continues:

The artist tells his story here so plainly and sympathetically, that little comment is needed. The young mother has taken the child, who is "a wee bit fractious," into her lap, and, with infinite patience and tenderness, strives to hush his complaining cries, soothe his fretfulness, and bring back his good-humor. The much-used picture-book has been tried in vain, and lies neglected on the floor. A dog, sorely puzzled by his little playfellow's ill-temper, sits patiently by. The background is a cottage interior; and all the details show the careful study which is never wanting in Mr. Faed's works. The picture is a thoroughly pleasing one; and it is so simply naturalistic in style, and appeals so directly to the heart, that it is sure of win- ning a high place in the popular favor. [57]

Bibliography

The Faed gallery, a series of the most renowned works of Thomas Faed, reproduced in heliotype; with full descriptions, and a sketch of the life of the artist. Boston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1878. Internet Archive. Contributed by the Getty Research Institute. Web. 17 May 2018.

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