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Mother and Children

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated, holding a child who is lying across her lap. The woman has dark, straight hair and gentle facial features, wearing a dark dress with a short sleeve. The child has smooth features and fine hair, dressed in light-colored clothing. They are seated on a patterned surface, and behind them is a backdrop of foliage or plants. Above them is a striped canopy, and the background features intricate and textured patterns, possibly representing a garden or outdoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
lithograph in black
Dimensions
2641 × 2608 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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