Peasant Mother and Child

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting down, holding a child on her lap. The woman’s hair is pulled back neatly, and she’s wearing a simple dress with rolled-up sleeves. The child leans against her, looking up with a calm face. The lines are loose and sketchy, almost like a quick drawing. The artist didn’t fill in many details, keeping it soft and gentle. Look up Cassatt, Mary next to see more of her work.