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Peasant Mother and Child

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper bodies of two individuals: an adult and a child. The adult is sitting and facing slightly away, with their head turned toward the child who is resting on their shoulder. The adult's facial features are not visible, but their hair is neatly combed back into a bun. The child has short, straight hair with bangs, and is shown looking slightly off to the side. The adult is clothed in a garment with long sleeves, while the child is wearing a similar style of clothing. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by either person. The background is plain and unadorned.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1894
Medium
drypoint
Dimensions
3706 × 4630 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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