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Mother and Child

Aimé-Jules Dalou

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a seated woman breastfeeding a baby. The sculpture is made of reddish-brown material, possibly terracotta. It is detailed, with intricate folds in the woman's clothing and delicate positioning of her arms and head. The figure aims to capture the intimate moment between a mother and her child.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1873
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
8045 × 11263 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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