Motherhood (Maternité)
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a dimly lit room with a woman sitting in a chair, holding a baby. The walls are dark and textured, while a patterned rug with red and white squares covers the floor. A large bed with a messy, rumpled blanket takes up most of the space behind her. The artist used soft, blurred edges and muted colors to create a quiet, everyday scene. The focus isn’t on detail but on mood—like a snapshot of a moment rather than a polished portrait. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
