Who painted Death and the Young Mother?

Death and the Young Mother was painted by Rodolphe Bresdin in 1861.

Where can I see Death and the Young Mother?

Death and the Young Mother is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Death and the Young Mother?

Death and the Young Mother is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Death and the Young Mother?

Museum-quality prints of Death and the Young Mother are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Death and the Young Mother

Rodolphe Bresdin , 1861

Death and the Young Mother is a print by the Impressionist artist Rodolphe Bresdin. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1945.343
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

Death and the Young Mother is a black-and-white print created by Rodolphe Bresdin in 1861. It is a work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a young mother holding a child, confronted by a skeletal figure representing Death. The title suggests a theme of mortality, while the mother's calm demeanor contrasts with the ominous presence behind her.

Technique & Style

Bresdin employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic and eerie atmosphere. The print's use of deep blacks and whites adds to the sense of foreboding and tension.