Mother and Child
1888
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman holding a baby, both wrapped in loose, flowing clothes. She stands against a plain wall with a simple arch and two small decorative panels above her. The artist used black lines on blue paper, adding white highlights to make the folds of her dress pop. The drawing looks like a quick study—light, sketchy lines capture the shapes without too much detail. The blue background makes the black lines stand out, giving it a soft, dreamy feel. Next, check out Bida, Alexandre to see how his other works compare.
