Mother and Three Children

About this work

This sketch shows a woman holding a baby while two older children stand close by. The woman wears a loose dress and a wide-brimmed hat, and the kids have simple clothes and caps. Their faces are plain but expressive, especially the child on the right, who looks curious. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving it a hand-drawn feel. The artist used a technique that leaves dark, uneven marks—this is how they made the image. Next, check out technique: etching.