Dominique chose to depict Mother Teresa with a child in distress. Mother felt it her mission to give solace and comfort to the dying and that sometimes included children. Mother founded over 700 houses throughout the world. Many of those contained not only shelters for those who were dying, but orphanages for abandoned children.
In her description of the painting, Dominique stated: "Teresa of Calcutta, now recognized as a saint, in her sari uniform, is holding an Indian child. She has this complex expression on her face which seems mixed compassion and reproach. Holding the child tightly, protecting her from this unfeeling world, where the suffering of the innocent goes often unnoticed. Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to helping the poor. In this portrait painting, she is holding a baby, trying to save her life, mother of adoption, acting like a saint."
Dominique studied at the Atelier Beaudy and Ecole des Beaux both in Paris, as well as in Italy. She concentrates on landscapes, figures, imagery and spiritual themes. She has traveled extensively in Switzerland, Italy and India, and has lived in France, India and the USA. Dominique grinds her oils herself and the colors of every painting are unique to that work.
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic Sister and missionary who founded the Missionaries of Charity. Members adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as well as a fourth vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize. On September 4, 2017, she was canonized as a Saint by the Catholic Church.
In her description of the painting, Dominique stated: "Teresa of Calcutta, now recognized as a saint, in her sari uniform, is holding an Indian child. She has this complex expression on her face which seems mixed compassion and reproach. Holding the child tightly, protecting her from this unfeeling world, where the suffering of the innocent goes often unnoticed. Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to helping the poor. In this portrait painting, she is holding a baby, trying to save her life, mother of adoption, acting like a saint."
Dominique studied at the Atelier Beaudy and Ecole des Beaux both in Paris, as well as in Italy. She concentrates on landscapes, figures, imagery and spiritual themes. She has traveled extensively in Switzerland, Italy and India, and has lived in France, India and the USA. Dominique grinds her oils herself and the colors of every painting are unique to that work.
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic Sister and missionary who founded the Missionaries of Charity. Members adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as well as a fourth vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize. On September 4, 2017, she was canonized as a Saint by the Catholic Church.
