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.
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.
Artist & collection
