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Maternal Love

Luigi Conconi

1893

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Maternal Love is a 1893 ink by Luigi Conconi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Luigi Conconi
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a sleeping baby curled in a mother’s arms, their heads resting close together. Below, a tangle of branches and leaves spills across the bottom edge. The whole scene is drawn with loose, sketchy lines and shaded in soft grays. The artist used a mix of etching and monotype inking to create this quiet, intimate moment. The title *Maternal Love* hints at the warmth behind the simple image. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this make detailed prints.