Elisabeth Waldmüller, the artist's mother

Elisabeth Waldmüller, the artist's mother, is a painting created in 1830 by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. It is housed in the Belvedere museum. The painting's dimensions are 0.754 meters wide and 0.947 meters high.

The artwork depicts a seated older woman, presumably the artist's mother, Elisabeth Waldmüller. She is dressed in a dark-colored, possibly dark gray or black, gown with a wide, high collar and long sleeves. The gown appears to be made of a heavy, possibly satin-like material, with subtle sheen visible in the folds. Over her head, she wears a large, white bonnet or cap, adorned with lace and tied with large, flowing white ribbons. The bonnet is voluminous and frames her face. Her hair is styled in soft waves visible beneath the bonnet. Her expression is serious and somewhat reserved, with a gentle gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. Her hands rest calmly in her lap. The background is dark and unfocused, drawing attention to the figure in the foreground. The overall style suggests a realistic portrait, typical of the 19th-century.