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Mother and Child (Mutter und Kind)

Otto Mueller

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals with their upper bodies and faces in focus. The person in the foreground faces forward with closed eyes, a slightly tilted head, and a slightly open mouth. They seem to be resting on the shoulder or arm of the person behind. The second person has their head leaning forward, eyes closed, and appears serene. Both individuals have dark, stylized hair. The person in front has tousled hair, while the person in the back has straight hair with bangs. They appear unclothed. The background is textured and patterned, creating an abstract setting. Signature marks are visible at the bottom right and left corners of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1920
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3071 × 4451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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