The First Babe (1872)
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Jehan Georges Vibert's 1872 masterpiece, "The First Babe," captures a tender and intimate moment in a richly decorated 19th-century interior. The painting gracefully portrays an elegant couple doting over their newborn child, reveling in the joy and novelty of parenthood.Set against a backdrop of opulent furnishings, the scene is imbued with warmth and vibrancy. The father, dressed in a traditional light-colored suit, sits beside the hearth, gazing affectionately at the baby cradled on his lap. The mother, leaning forward in a beautifully detailed blue gown, directs a loving smile towards her child, her pose and expression enveloping the scene in a gentle, maternal glow.The attention to detail in the room—from the ornate fireplace and the finely patterned draperies to the luxurious textures of the fabrics—enhances the mood of domestic bliss. The use of light emphasizes the central figures, highlighting their expressions of love and admiration for the new addition to their family."The First Babe" not only showcases Vibert's skill in composition and color but also invites viewers into a private, blissful moment, celebrating the universal joy of a new life joining a family.
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Jehan Georges Vibert or Jean Georges Vibert was a French academic painter.
He was born in Paris, the son of engraver and publisher Théodore Vibert, and grandson of the influential rose-breeder Jean-Pierre Vibert. He began his artistic training at a young age under the instruction of his maternal grandfather, engraver Jean-Pierre-Marie Jazet. Vibert was more interested in painting than engraving and entered the studio of Félix-Joseph Barrias and eventually the École des Beaux-Arts when he was sixteen. He remained at the École for six years under the instruction of historic painter François-Edouard Picot.