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Mother and Child

Alexandre Bida

National Gallery of Art

The image features a woman holding a child. The woman stands upright with her body facing forward and head slightly turned down towards the child. She has a calm expression, long hair, and wears a flowing robe. The child is securely held and gazes towards the viewer. In the background, there is an arch with decorative designs on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on blue wove paper
Dimensions
3324 × 4881 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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