Artwork
Mother with Two Children
Mother with Two Children is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Henri Chevaux. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2009.129
- Credit line
- Bequest of Muriel Butkin
About this work
Overview
Mother with Two Children is a drawing created by Henri Chevaux in 1788, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a mother in dark attire holding an infant, with a young child standing beside her. A small dog is curled at her feet. The mother's face is softly illuminated, while the background remains dark.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of contrasting light and dark creates a sense of intimacy, drawing attention to the mother's face amidst the dark surroundings.
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