Mother and Child
1926
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1926
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman holding a small child close to her chest. The woman’s face is turned slightly away, her hair pulled back. The child’s head rests against her shoulder, and her own face is hidden. The lines are loose and quick, with soft shading. The artist used light and shadow to suggest the shapes, not precise details. The paper’s texture is visible, making the strokes look almost like a quick sketch. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create mood.
