Peasant Mother and Child

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman and a child, with both figures depicted from the waist up. The woman is seated, facing slightly to the left with her head turned towards the child. Her facial features are not fully visible from this angle, but her hair is reddish-brown, styled neatly in a bun at the back of her head. She is wearing a dark green dress with long sleeves. The child stands close to the woman, facing forward, and has short, light brown or reddish hair with straight bangs. The child is wearing a simple, light brown outfit that covers the arms and body. The woman gently holds the child's arm, creating a sense of connection between them. The background is a muted blue-gray.